P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After a delayed, frenetic Sunday morning qualifying session, there’s a very unusual grid for Formula 1’s 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix…
The starting grid for the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix is highly unusual due to a frenetic qualifying session. Lando Norris secures pole position with George Russell alongside him on the front row. Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon follow closely in third and fourth positions, respectively, achieving their best starting places this season. Liam Lawson also reaches a personal best starting spot in fifth, ahead of Charles Leclerc. Despite qualifying seventh, Alex Albon’s crash damage may prevent him from racing, potentially leaving his grid slot vacant. Oscar Piastri is slated to start eighth, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll right behind, aiming to repair their damaged Astons in time. The grid also sees Valtteri Bottas in 11th, as Max Verstappen drops to 17th due to a grid penalty. Completing the lineup are drivers needing repairs like Franco Colapinto and Nico Hulkenberg, potentially making for an eventful race day.
