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Lando Norris takes pole at Interlagos after chaotic qualifying session
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McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole for the São Paulo Grand Prix for a third consecutive year as he emerged victorious from a marathon, rain-affected qualifying session at Interlagos lasting two and a half hours. But there was further frustration for his compatriot George Russell, who lashed out at his Mercedes pitwall after being told to abort a push lap in Q3 which he felt would have been good enough for P1. Whether Russell was right was debatable, but you could understand his frustration.
McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole for the São Paulo Grand Prix for a third consecutive year as he emerged victorious from a marathon, rain-affected qualifying session at Interlagos lasting two and a half hours.
But there was further frustration for his compatriot George Russell, who lashed out at his Mercedes pitwall after being told to abort a push lap in Q3 which he felt would have been good enough for P1.
Whether Russell was right was debatable, but you could understand his frustration. The Briton has endured a miserable season, dropping from second to fourth in the drivers’ championship in Mexico last weekend after suffering yet another power unit issue.
Russell ended up leaving the Mexico paddock early while team-mate Kimi Antonelli celebrated becoming the sport’s youngest ever champion.