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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will start fifth and sixth in the Brazilian Grand Prix after missing out in a chaotic Q3 segment at Interlagos.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admitted that the team failed to adapt to the changing conditions during qualifying for the São Paulo Grand Prix. Due to a storm rolling over the circuit, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were only able to secure fifth and sixth positions on the grid. Max Verstappen, in his Red Bull, claimed pole position, followed by Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari and the Aston Martin duo of Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso. The session was prematurely ended due to heavy winds, rain, thunder, and lightning. Wolff acknowledged that the team should have been more adaptive, as the Aston Martins and Red Bull were able to capitalize on warm tires and quickly set fast times. He noted that the difference between the top spot and eighth place is minimal and mentioned that McLaren also faced difficulties in qualifying.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
