Piastri takes 10th on Sao Paulo grid as Norris claims pole
Kimi Antonelli will join Norris on the front row after penalties reshaped the starting order in rain-affected qualifying.
Australian Oscar Piastri will line up 10th for the Sao Paulo grand prix, with McLaren teammate Lando Norris claiming a third successive pole position at the event after rain disrupted qualifying.
The session at Interlagos was suspended for nearly an hour and a half because of torrential rain. Worsening weather later prevented drivers from improving their times in the final phase, and no cars ran during its closing five minutes.
Mercedes' George Russell posted the second-quickest time but received a five-place grid penalty, putting teammate Kimi Antonelli beside Norris. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was fourth quickest before a 10-place penalty for power unit changes. Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson will therefore line up third, ahead of Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg.
Russell abandoned a fast lap after coming up behind Williams driver Alex Albon and voiced his frustration over team radio. In the second phase, a crash involving Haas debutant Rafael Camara brought out red flags, with debris requiring clearance before the final session.
Gabriel Bortoleto qualified last after sliding into a tyre barrier with seven minutes remaining. He managed to get back to the pits, but there was insufficient time to repair the damage.
