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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

Lando Norris sets pace in Brazil as Max Verstappen hit by five-spot grid penalty

Lando Norris was quickest in practice at Interlagos (Daivd Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

Lando Norris set the pace in practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix after his championship rival Max Verstappen was dealt a five-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race.

Verstappen, who leads Norris by 47 points heading into the concluding four rounds, will take the punishment after Red Bull fitted a new engine outside the Dutchman’s permitted allocation.

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