The 2024 Brazilian GP starting grid has been set after a gruelling, eventful and rain soaked qualifying session at Interlagos, with Lando Norris securing pole position for McLaren.
Initially postponed from Saturday, Sunday morning’s qualifying session was rife with surprises, including reigning champion Max Verstappen’s early exit in Q2, multiple crashes, and last-minute efforts to secure top positions on the Brazilian GP starting grid.
In Q3, heavy incidents involving Fernando Alonso and Alex Albon halted proceedings with just over three minutes remaining, leaving only seven cars in contention for pole.
Norris navigated the challenging conditions with a fastest lap of 1:23.405s, edging out Mercedes’ George Russell, who will start second. Yuki Tsunoda achieved a career-best qualifying in third, and will be joined on the second row by Alpine’s Esteban Ocon.
Q2 was interrupted twice, first when Carlos Sainz collided with the barriers, and then when Lance Stroll’s crash ended the session prematurely. Drama also unfolded in Q1, with Norris narrowly securing a spot in Q2, a feat that saw Lewis Hamilton bumped out and ending in P16.
Starting grid for 2024 Brazilian GP
Check out the provisional 2024 Brazilian GP starting grid below, which will be updated two hours before the race begins with the final grid positions.
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| Pos | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 3 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB |
| 4 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
| 5 | Liam Lawson | RB |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 7 | Alex Albon* | Williams |
| 8 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 11 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber |
| 12 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 14 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 15 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Williams |
| 17 | Max Verstappen* | Red Bull |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas |
| 20 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber |
| 20 | Carlos Sainz* | Ferrari |
2024 Brazilian GP Grid Penalties
- Max Verstappen: 5 place grid penalty – Additional power unit element has been used
- Carlos Sainz – Required to start from the pit lane – Additional power unit elements and RNC have been used
- Alex Albon – Will not start the race
