The main event of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend begins today, Sunday, November 9, as the Formula 1 title fight shifts in favor of [translate:Ландо Норрис]. With only four rounds left, Norris has extended his championship lead to nine points over [translate:Оскар Пиастри] after winning the sprint race where his teammate crashed out.
Norris enters the race with an advantage over Piastri and fellow contender Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver will start from pole position alongside Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, while Piastri will start from P4 in the second row. Verstappen faces a challenge after exiting Q1 for the first time since Sochi 2021, placing him 16th on the starting grid.
The reigning champion secured last year's Brazilian GP victory from P17 but has struggled with his RB21 setup throughout the weekend.
With just four grands prix and a final sprint remaining before the championship is decided, fans are urged not to miss any of the action on track. The race starts today at 2 PM local time (BRT).
"The main event at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix gets underway TODAY (Sunday, November 9) as the F1 title fight continues to sway in Lando Norris' favour with just four rounds to go."
Summary: Lando Norris leads the championship going into the Brazilian GP today, starting on pole, while Verstappen faces a tough challenge from P16 after an unexpectedly poor qualifying.
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