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Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying results: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen suffer disaster
In an unusual turn of events during the Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying session, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton faced significant challenges, with Lando Norris ultimately clinching pole position. The qualifying session took place on a Sunday morning, having been postponed from the previous day due to inclement weather conditions that plagued Sao Paulo.
Norris, driving for McLaren, delivered an impressive performance to secure the top spot on the grid. He was joined on the front row by his teammate George Russell, while Yuki Tsunoda achieved a personal best by qualifying third. Liam Lawson, too, made headlines by matching his best-ever qualifying result, securing the fifth position on the grid.
The session was marred by interruptions, as it was red-flagged multiple times—five in total. The first incident occurred when Franco Colapinto lost control of his car and spun into the barriers, causing an immediate halt to the proceedings. Thankfully, Colapinto communicated over the team radio that he was unharmed.
The chaos continued as several other drivers encountered trouble. Carlos Sainz, Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso, and Alex Albon also crashed during Q2, raising concerns in the paddock about whether all the damaged cars would be ready for the race later that day.
In contrast to their competitors, both Mercedes drivers found themselves in a precarious position, unable to progress beyond Q1. Heavy rainfall made conditions challenging, and Hamilton expressed his frustration after finishing in 16th place, just one spot behind Norris. He was heard venting his displeasure with the car over the radio, exclaiming, “this damn car.”
The weather wreaked havoc throughout the session, complicating the qualifying process further. Both Haas cars, which had shown good form recently, also exited in Q1 alongside Colapinto and Zhou Guanyu, indicating a particularly tough day for the team.
Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, faced his own
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