Visa Cash App Racing Bull’s driver Liam Lawson will start from third grid position for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix. The New Zealander set fifth fastest time in the ‘top ten’ Q3 qualifying session but moves up two places due to second quickest Mercedes George Russell being demoted following a five-place grid penalty and Ferrrari’s Charle Leclerc, who qualified fourth, losing 10 positions.
“It was tricky,” commented Lawson. “The car was quick all through quali in the wet and on the ‘inter’ (intermediate tyre). I did’t get to finish the last lap which is a shame. I think we could have been higher. Obviously and fortunity we are going to inherit a couple of places (on the grid).”
McLaren’s Lando Norris went quickest in a rain-soaked qualifying session. Newly crowned World Champion Kimi Antonelli starts alongside Norris.
Grid for 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix (Top 10)
1/ L. Norris, McLaren
2/ A. Antonelli, Mercedes
3/ L. Lawson, Racing Bulls
4/ N. Hulkenberg, Audi
5/ I. Hadjar, Red Bull Racing
6/ O. Bearman, Haas F1 Team
7/ G. Russell, Mercedes
8/ F. Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
9/ A. Albon, Williams
10/ O. Piastri, McLaren
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