Olly Darcy is an editor at GPblog, specializing in Formula 1 news. With a background in sports journalism, he delivers timely and reliable coverage of the sport.
Here is the final starting grid for the Brazil Grand Prix, with some major changes from Saturday's qualifying session.
The biggest change sees Max Verstappen starting from the pit lane after he could only qualify P16 after a disastrous session.

Verstappen didn’t make it out of Q1 in Brazil - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool
Along with the Dutchman, Esteban Ocon will also be in the pit lane to start the race after his Haas also underwent changes.
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At the front, Lando Norris starts on pole and will bid to increase his championship lead, while Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri will attempt to chase him down.
The final start grid for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Photo: FIA
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