The final starting grid took a long time to arrive due to a number of drivers still under investigation by the stewards. It was unclear whether Max Verstappen would be penalised for possibly ignoring a double yellow flag in qualifying.
Verstappen and Bottas penalised, Sainz escapes
It was a long time coming, but Verstappen and Bottas have both received penalties for ignoring yellow flags. Verstappen was penalised for ignoring a double yellow flag, which sends him down five places. Bottas ignored a single yellow flag and receives a three place penalty for ignoring it.
The last driver who was looked at for a similar incident got away with it. Carlos Sainz receives no penalty and even moves up a place due to Verstappen's penalty. Pierre Gasly is now the surprise in second position.
Final grid GP Brazil:
| 1. Lewis Hamilton | 2. Pierre Gasly |
| 3. Fernando Alonso | 4. Lando Norris |
| 5. Carlos Sainz | 6. Valtteri Bottas |
| 7. Max Verstappen | 8. Yuki Tsunoda |
| 9. Esteban Ocon | 10. Sebastian Vettel |
| 11. Sergio Perez | 12. Lance Stroll |
| 13. Charles Leclerc | 14. Daniel Ricciardo |
| 15. George Russell | 16. Kimi Raikkonen |
| 17. Nicholas Latifi | 18. Antonio Giovinazzi |
| 19.Mick Schumacher | 20. Nikita Mazepin |
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