It looked like Norris was to send an ominous message to the rest of the grid, dominating proceedings in SQ1 and SQ2 with some brilliant pace. However, as the chequered flag fell at Interlagos ...

However, Valtteri Bottas escaped into SQ2 with eye-catching speed ... the Red Bull driver has now been knocked out in SQ1, finishing 16th. He’s been on the radio to complain about Charles ...