Starting grid and penalties: Verstappen far back, Sainz from pit lane, and Albon OUT – Brazilian GP
11/03/2024 08:21 AM
After yesterday's cancellation due to rain, teams returned to the track at Interlagos. Qualifying determined the lineup for the start of the Grand Prix: here is the starting grid for the 2024 Brazilian GP.
VERSTAPPEN PENALTY – The Dutch driver has installed his sixth ICE on his Red Bull, resulting in a 5-place grid penalty.
SEVERAL DRIVERS IN DOUBT – Following qualifying incidents, the race participation of Sainz, Stroll, Alonso, Albon, and Colapinto is uncertain. Mechanics will need time to repair the cars.
SAINZ UPDATE – The Ferrari driver will start from the pit lane with a new gearbox and power unit.
ALBON UPDATE – The Williams driver will not take part in the race. The damage cannot be repaired in time.
Starting Grid, Brazilian GP 2024 – F1
Lando Norris – McLaren
George Russell – Mercedes
Yuki Tsunoda – VCARB
Esteban Ocon – Alpine
Liam Lawson – VCARB
Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
Oscar Piastri – McLaren
Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin (*)
Lance Stroll – Aston Martin (*)
Valtteri Bottas – Stake F1 Team
Sergio Perez – Red Bull
Pierre Gasly – Alpine
Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes
Oliver Bearman – Haas
Max Verstappen – Red Bull (5-place penalty)
Franco Colapinto – Williams (*)
Nico Hulkenberg – Haas
Zhou Guanyu – Stake F1 Team
Carlos Sainz – Ferrari (Starting from Pit Lane)
OUT: Alex Albon
(*): participation in the race is uncertain
Source: f1ingenerale
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