Sao Paulo GP Qualifying: Lando Norris claims rain-hit pole in wild conditions with Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen to start at back

Lando Norris claimed pole position after a hugely-challenging Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying in treacherous wet conditions, for a race that will see Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen start at the back of the grid. <p>On a rain-hit day at ever-unpredictable Interlagos, qualifying was suspended for over an hour and 20 minutes after a torrential downpour hit the drivers' first laps of Q1.</p><p>The rain eventually eased - but never particularly stopped - to allow running to take place, creating a thrilling and unpredictable battle for pole.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13607118/how-mercedes-can-win-2026-f1-constructors-championship-at-sao-paulo-grand-prix-this-sunday-with-kimi-antonelli-and-george-russell">How Mercedes can win Constructors' Championship on Sunday</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/13607071/sao-paulo-gp-2026-dates-schedule-weather-uk-start-time-and-how-to-watch-or-stream-f1-race-at-interlagos-in-brazil-live-on-sky-sports">Sao Paulo GP Schedule on Sky</a> | </strong><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/schedule-results">F1 2026 Calendar</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/f1/standings">F1 2026 Standings</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/F1articlespushpromo" target="_blank"><strong>Got the Sky Sports app? Sign up for latest F1 alerts</strong></a><strong>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?