Max Verstappen drove from P17 to victory at the 2024 São Paulo GP - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

Brazil GP promises fireworks amid threatening weather conditions

10:53, 07 Nov

Updated: 11:27, 07 Nov

byTobia Elia

Rain is expected for the Sao Paulo GP, especially on Saturday, that could turn the weekend on its head.

Just like last year, rain and thunderstorms threaten to dominate what promises to be a thrilling weekend at Interlagos — especially given that it’s a sprint weekend.

With less time on track, teams will face tough compromises between dry- and wet-weather setups, making strategy and adaptability more crucial than ever.

Friday will feature the first and only practice session, followed by qualifying to set the grid for tomorrow’s sprint race. The morning is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy but likely dry, with temperatures around 25 °C for FP1. Conditions will become more unsettled in the afternoon, with showers gradually developing and a chance of thunderstorms by the evening. Light north-westerly winds will bring the showers from the surrounding hills, with a 40% chance of rain throughout the day.

Max Verstappen in Brazil GP in 2024 - Photo: Race Pictures

Saturday, which will host the sprint race and Sunday’s GP qualifying, is expected to see the worst weather of the three days. A very unsettled air mass will bring a high chance of showers, possibly thundery in the morning, easing slightly in the afternoon. Strong westerly winds are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 75 km/h. Temperatures will range between 24 °C and 26 °C, and the chance of rain stands at 80%.

For Sunday, race day, conditions are expected to be cooler than the previous days, with a lower chance of rain, currently around 20%. The morning will start mostly cloudy, with a slight to moderate chance of light rain until noon, clearing up for the race itself with only a small possibility of an isolated shower. Light south-easterly winds are expected throughout the day.

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With Interlagos just around the corner, the F1 championship battle is heating up after Lando Norris’s standout performance in Mexico. The British driver dominated at the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, claiming victory with an incredible 30-second margin over Charles Leclerc — the biggest winning gap of the season.

Oscar Piastri had a tougher weekend, missing out on a podium while Max Verstappen continues to claw back points in the championship race.

The Brazilian GP weekend will also bring back the sprint format, marking the penultimate sprint event of the season alongside Qatar. Here’s the full schedule for Interlagos weekend.

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