P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc both said they have “never experienced” anything like the weather which hit the end of F1 qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Verstappen and Leclerc secured pole position and second place respectively in qualifying before the weather took a drastic turn, with heavy rain ending Q3 prematurely. Both drivers mentioned that the change in wind conditions had a significant impact on their cars’ performance. Verstappen described it as “insane weather” and mentioned the loss of lap time due to the strong wind. He highlighted the close competition and emphasized the importance of tire management in the race. Leclerc echoed Verstappen’s sentiments, stating that the car was extremely difficult to drive despite the absence of rain in certain sections of the track. Lance Stroll, who finished third, expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions in his car.
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