Hamilton additionally faces an investigation for failing to gradual sufficiently for the yellow flags waved when Leclerc misplaced management.
Norris topped all three classes in dash qualifying and had a snug benefit over Piastri all through.
He stated: “It was slightly bit more durable than I’d have preferred. However we did the job we would have liked to do, which was to be quickest at present.
“Qualifying is at all times top-of-the-line issues right here. It is tough, it is bumpy, it is tough, at all times a pleasure, at all times places a smile in your face.
“However an extended weekend, one other qualifying and one other couple of races to go however a superb begin.”
Rain is forecast for Saturday morning in Sao Paulo, when the dash race is because of begin at 14:00 GMT. Qualifying for the grand prix is at 18:00.
Piastri, who involves Brazil after two tough races within the US and Mexico, stated: “The delicate [tyres mandated in the final session] was a bit completely different to what I anticipated, a few large moments on my first lap, which wasn’t preferrred.
“That was a disgrace however finally I felt a lot happier than the final couple of weeks. We are able to undoubtedly battle with what we have and there are much more factors on Sunday.”
Verstappen complained over the radio to the workforce that his automobile was “undriveable”.
He added: “A whole lot of vibration within the automobile, lots of experience issues. Not what we would like. However in addition to that we additionally haven’t got the grip, simply cannot get the automobile to show however on the similar time and may’t actually depend on the rear.
“For us, fairly poor, I’d say. It’s fairly clear we’re missing one thing. I’m not anticipating that to be significantly better within the moist. However we’ll see tomorrow.”
