Reigning champion Lando Norris wins Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole
The gist
McLaren driver Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole at Interlagos, with Max Verstappen second.
The win came despite Norris calling his car "horrible" all season.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026Norris said McLaren's Sao Paulo upgrades may not fix the "horrible" handling of the car, with McLaren fourth in the Constructors' Championship on 365 points.
- Nov 6, 2026Norris spoke of the "honour" of carrying the #1 as reigning world champion and said he is happy to see it pass to Kimi Antonelli; he reverts to his personal #4 in 2027.
- Nov 7, 2026Norris took pole for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after qualifying was delayed by nearly an hour and a half for heavy rain at Interlagos; it was his 20th career pole and third straight Sao Paulo pole.
Key terms
- pole
- The best starting position on the track, from which the participant starts the race in first place.
- Constructors' Championship
- The FIA award given to the most successful Formula One team over a season, based on points scored by its drivers.
Source: Wikipedia