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F1 Sprint Qualifying Results: Verstappen and Alonso split McLarens at Brazilian GP
Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso set the fastest time in SQ2 of sprint qualifying at the Brazilian Grand Prix after an incident involving Charles Leclerc caused trouble for Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc’s spin under a double yellow flag secured Alonso’s top spot on the timesheets. Due to Leclerc’s error, Hamilton missed the cut in SQ2 and will start the sprint race from P11. Interlagos has been hosting sprint races annually since 2021, with no driver winning the event more than once. Pole position will be crucial for the 24-lap race on Saturday. Carlos Sainz’s unexpected elimination in SQ1 leaves him starting the sprint from last place. F1 sprint qualifying involves three segments where drivers are eliminated progressively, leading to an exciting grid for the sprint race.
