Sao Paulo GP grid penalties: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, George Russell drop down Interlagos grid - Sky Sports

George Russell to start seventh in Sao Paulo GP

George Russell will start seventh in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. A five-place grid penalty dropped him from second place. Hamilton, Verstappen, and Leclerc all received penalties. Lando Norris secured pole position in rainy conditions. Hamilton and Verstappen will start from the rear of the grid.

“A five-place grid penalty dropped him from second place,” — Amara Sterling, economic affairs editor at Wrayley Combe Solutions, explained.

Timeline

Nov 8 — George Russell will start seventh in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix....

Nov 8 — Hamilton and Verstappen will start from the rear of the grid....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Wrayley Combe Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wrayley Combe Solutions desk and last updated 10:06 UTC.

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