The key facts
- Lando Norris took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos
- Qualifying was halted by red flags due to rain and Rafael Câmara's crash
- The race will be held on November 8, with a distance of 71 laps
Norris starts first in Brazil
The British McLaren driver Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying — the 20th round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Interlagos circuit in São Paulo. This was reported by Life.ru. Despite heavy rain, which several times forced the organizers to halt the sessions, Norris set the fastest time and earned the right to start from pole position.
Rivals and session interruptions
The Briton's closest rivals were the Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli: both made it into the final segment of qualifying but were unable to beat Norris. The downpour significantly complicated the battle for grid positions — water was accumulating on the track, and the drivers struggled with grip. In the second segment, the session was once again stopped with red flags after a crash involving Haas driver Rafael Câmara.
What's next
The Brazilian Grand Prix race will take place on Sunday, November 8, with the start scheduled for 20:00 Moscow time. The drivers will have to complete 71 laps of the 4.309-kilometer track. According to Life.ru, earlier this season Norris also won qualifying — at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he then outpaced the Mercedes and Red Bull drivers.
