Qualifying conditions borderline - but Norris and Russell hoping for more rain
Polesitter Lando Norris says qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix brought "some of the wettest conditions" in which he had ever driven.
McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed pole position for the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix during a wet qualifying session at Interlagos that was delayed by nearly two hours due to heavy rain. Norris edged out his Mercedes teammate George Russell by 0.204 seconds, while Russell expressed frustration over being instructed to abort a faster lap before the conditions worsened.
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who was previously third fastest, were both penalized for engine-related issues and started from the back of the grid. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, who finished ninth in qualifying, moved up to eighth place. The wet weather provided an opportunity for several drivers, including Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, to demonstrate their potential in a car that has generally struggled this season.
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