The Sao Paulo Grand Prix is set to be broadcast live on 5 Live and the BBC Sport website at 15:30 GMT. In a dramatic qualifying session filled with chaos, McLaren’s Lando Norris secured pole position while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen faced difficulties, qualifying in 12th place.
Norris’s impressive performance comes amidst a turbulent session that featured multiple crashes and five red flags. Verstappen, who received a five-place grid penalty, will start from 17th position, although he may benefit from any withdrawals due to damage sustained by other cars.
Mercedes driver George Russell qualified second, followed by Yuki Tsunoda from RB in third. The top five was rounded out by Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and RB’s Liam Lawson.
“There was a lot going on. I was struggling a lot at the start of the session,” Norris remarked, reflecting on his surprising achievement of pole position.
The qualifying session was marred by heavy crashes involving several drivers, including:
Verstappen expressed frustration over the timing of the red flag following Stroll’s crash, which he believed allowed other competitors to surpass him:
“I find it unbelievable… The car hits the wall; it needs to be a straight red… It’s ridiculous.”
Despite his complaints, Verstappen was actually lying in 10th place when the crash occurred. A quick review of the session indicates that he may not have been affected as much as he claimed.
With both Aston Martin and Williams having damaged cars, it’s uncertain if they can make repairs in time for the race. This may lead to decisions about which drivers will participate based on their car conditions.
As excitement builds for the race, all eyes will be on whether Norris can maintain his lead and how Verstappen will navigate from his starting position. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation for what promises to be an exhilarating Grand Prix.
## Sao Paulo Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights The **Sao Paulo Grand Prix** qualifying session was marked by chaos and multiple crashes, resulting in **Lando Norris** from McLaren taking **pole position**.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix has faced a postponement of its qualifying session due to heavy rainfall, now set to take place on Sunday.