Winners and losers from F1 2026 Brazilian GP qualifying
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Key Points:
- George Russell was frustrated after aborting a potentially pole-winning lap in wet qualifying, ultimately starting seventh due to a grid penalty despite being arguably the fastest driver on track.
- Lando Norris secured his third consecutive pole at Interlagos, demonstrating strong wet-weather pace and continuing his dominance at the circuit despite Russell’s aborted lap.
- Gabriel Bortoleto crashed lightly in qualifying, breaking his rear wing and continuing a difficult pattern at his home race, contrasting with his competitive teammate Nico Hulkenberg.
- Liam Lawson achieved his best qualifying of the season with a fifth-place start, narrowly missing a higher grid position due to traffic, marking a strong performance for Racing Bulls.
- Alpine struggled significantly in wet conditions, with both drivers failing to advance past Q1 amid setup and grip issues, while Oscar Piastri was further hampered by a red flag, limiting his final flying lap.
