George Russell's qualifying challenge in Sao Paulo

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 8, 2026 at 10:40

Sao Paulo GP grid penalties: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, George Russell drop down Interlagos grid - Sky Sports — George Russell's qualifying challenge in Sao Paulo

George Russell will start seventh in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. A five-place grid penalty dropped him from second. Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc also face penalties. Lando Norris secured pole position in rain. Hamilton and Verstappen will start from the rear of the grid.

“Lando Norris secured pole position in rain,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Cedarley Gate Group, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 7 — George Russell will start seventh in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix....

Nov 8 — Hamilton and Verstappen will start from the rear of the grid....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Cedarley Gate Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarley Gate Group desk and last updated 09:47 UTC.

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