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Qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos has been given a rescheduled start time after torrential weather caused F1 to delay the session until Sunday – and the grand prix has been brought forward 90 minutes.
The FIA has confirmed that qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix will start at 07:30 local time, five hours before the race’s earlier-than-scheduled start. According to F1 sporting regulations, the grid-setting session must be completed at least three hours before the grand prix begins. The race’s original start time of 14:00 local time has been moved up by 90 minutes due to bad weather forecast, now commencing at 12:30 local time. Qualifying is set for 10:30 UK time (11:30 for mainland Europe) and the race will begin at 15:30 (16:30 for mainland Europe). Originally planned for Saturday at 15:00 local time, qualifying was postponed multiple times due to extreme weather conditions and fading light, finally rescheduled for Sunday. Ultimately, qualifying was canceled on Sunday morning due to poor visibility, standing water on the track, and fading light, with a new schedule set for 07:30 local time on the same day before the Grand Prix at 12:30 local time. The FIA and Formula 1 believe this time change is necessary to maximize the chances of providing fans with a day of racing action, thanking everyone for their patience and support, and aiming to deliver an exciting event on Sunday.
