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New FIA rule could be enforced for first time at Brazilian GP
The upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix weekend forecast is causing concern among F1 fans, reminiscent of the event in 2024.
Interlagos will host a bumper schedule, including a sprint weekend with competitive action starting on Friday and two races to be completed.
Saturday will be hectic, featuring a sprint race in the morning and a full grand prix qualifying session in the afternoon, with heavy rain expected in the morning and sunshine and showers later.
Past experiences with disruptive ‘showers’ at Interlagos, often accompanied by thundery conditions, are forecasted for this weekend, similar to last year’s chaotic event.
New regulations for 2025 now address the contingency plan for if qualifying is cancelled due to adverse weather, indicating that race order will be determined by drivers’ championship standings.
This rule would currently favor Lando Norris, leading the championship by a single point over his McLaren team-mate, while Max Verstappen would start third, with Yuki Tsunoda in a disappointing 17th position.
