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F1 grid: Starting positions for Brazilian Grand Prix

The Independent·Kieran Jackson·3 days ago
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Formula 1 returns to Brazil and the famous Interlagos circuit for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, round 20 of the 2026 season.

Kimi Antonelli became F1’s youngest-ever world champion as his podium last time out in Mexico City gave the 20-year-old Italian an unassailable lead in the championship race with four rounds remaining.

Max Verstappen continued his excellent run of form with a third victory in four races and now the Red Bull driver has leapt up to second in the leaderboard, two points clear of third-placed Lewis Hamilton and 11 points ahead of fourth-placed George Russell .

Hamilton was furious with his Ferrari team after seeing a win fall away in Mexico City following an early tangle with teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton is a three-time winner at the Interlagos circuit, the venue where he memorably won his first title in 2008.

See below for all the key info for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix:

What is the starting grid?

1. Lando Norris (McLaren)

2. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

3.…

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