Summary
Lando Norris starts from pole position in São Paulo. Kimi Antonelli occupies the other spot on the front row of the grid. Max Verstappen has to come a long way. He starts from spot sixteen.
Starting line-up Brazilian Grand Prix
- 1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- 3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 5. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
- 6. George Russell (Mercedes)
- 7. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- 8. Ollie Bearman (Haas)
- 9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- 10. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)
- 11. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- 12. Alex Albon (Williams)
- 13. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- 14. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- 15. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
- 16. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 17. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- 18. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- 19. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)
- 20. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
Key areas of concern
The front row of the grid is surprising. McLaren and Mercedes are in front. That could determine the opening phase.
Verstappen needs to make up a lot of places. His starting position makes strategy crucial. Teams will need smart tyre choices and pit stops.
Other notable positions include. Lewis Hamilton starts from place thirteen with Ferrari. Carlos Sainz is in fifteen for Williams. Those put the cards differently than expected.
What to expect during the race
The race will be busy early. Lots of overtaking is likely, especially around the chicanes. Team orders and pit strategies will carry extra weight.
Watch out for drivers who overtake often and those with strong long-distance pace. These can benefit from the chaos in the midfield.
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