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F1 star fears Brazil race could be cancelled
Sauber F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg has expressed concerns about the possibility of the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race being canceled due to the predicted inclement weather conditions.
After the qualifying rounds on Friday, the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace was ready for the sprint race scheduled for Saturday morning, leading up to the grand prix qualifying session.
Key drivers like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were set for top positions, while impressive performances from Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, and Nico Hulkenberg marked the top 10.
However, Hulkenberg remained cautious about the sprint race’s feasibility due to the expected heavy rain showers and thunderstorms in Interlagos.
Weather forecasts indicate a 50% chance of rain during the morning sprint race, with improving conditions later on, though thunderstorms are likely during the grand prix qualifying.
If adverse weather conditions prevent both sprint and qualifying races, new FIA regulations dictate cancelling rather than rescheduling, determining the grand prix grid based on championship standings.
Hulkenberg mentioned the competitive pace of his rivals like the Aston Martins, expressing hope for a playable weather window amidst the challenging forecast in Sao Paulo.
