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  "id": 18816768,
  "title": "Norris grabs pole in rainswept qualifying for Sao Paulo Grand Prix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/norris-grabs-pole-in-rainswept-qualifying-for-sao-paulo-grand-prix",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T23:18:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/08/norris-grabs-pole-in-rainswept-qualifying-for-sao-paulo-grand-prix"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "McLaren's Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix during Saturday's rainswept qualifying at Interlagos. The 26-year-old British driver outpaced Mercedes' George Russell by 0.204 seconds, securing his third consecutive pole at Interlagos in a storm-ridden session that lasted two-and-a-half hours. New world champion Kimi Antonelli finished third for Mercedes, but will start from the front row due to a five-place grid penalty for using new power-unit components. Norris commented on his first wet qualifying session, stating he quickly figured it out and the windy conditions were a good learning experience. Despite Mercedes' quick pace, Norris was pleased to secure another pole position at the Brazilian circuit, which marked his 20th career pole and third consecutive one in Brazil.",
  "summary": "The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Mercedes' George Russell by 0.204sec in a storm-hit session that lasted two-and-a-half hours.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/motogptm-qatar-airways-grand-prix-of-qatar-2026-essential-guide-for",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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