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F1 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Race starting grid with penalties applied
The first race of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend is happening today, Saturday, November 8, with the main event set for Sunday in Sao Paulo. The starting grid was determined after Friday’s sprint qualifying session, where reigning champion Max Verstappen and championship leader Lando Norris had notable performances. Mercedes showed more pace in sprint qualifying, positioning Kimi Antonelli on the front row alongside Norris for Saturday’s race. Verstappen will start from P6, with high stakes on the sprint that could influence his championship hopes for this year. The Brazilian GP sprint race starts at 11am local time today, with converted session start times listed for various time zones. Additionally, Alpine has confirmed their F1 driver lineup as part of their team revamp ahead of the Brazilian GP.
