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Lando Norris will start Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix from pole position – but the championship leader is expecting a challenge from Mercedes.
Lando Norris has pointed out that the colder conditions forecasted for the São Paulo Grand Prix may benefit Mercedes on Sunday. Despite the expected wet weather on Saturday not causing disruptions during the sprint race and qualifying, the grand prix on Sunday is anticipated to be dry but the coolest of the weekend. In the past, Mercedes has shown strong performance in low temperatures. Norris will be joined by Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli on the front row, with George Russell starting from sixth. Despite lowered confidence due to Mercedes’ and Kimi’s pace, Norris remains hopeful that their qualifying advantage will carry into the race. Norris, in pole position, aims to extend his title lead on Sunday and expressed satisfaction with his growth and improvement throughout the season.
