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Lando Norris will start the Sao Paulo Sprint from pole alongside Max Verstappen as Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso crashed
Lando Norris set the fastest time in the Sprint Shootout session, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez following closely behind. The track conditions had improved significantly from the previous day’s storm, with temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius. Verstappen initially set the benchmark time, but Carlos Sainz took the top spot shortly after. The session was cut short due to a crash involving Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso, causing significant damage to their cars. Ocon and Lance Stroll were eliminated in the qualifying session, while Aston Martin worked to repair Alonso’s car for the resumption. Verstappen led the way in the second session, with Sainz, Leclerc, Perez, and Piastri close behind. Hamilton and Russell were ninth and tenth, respectively, in the session.
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