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Formula 1 qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos has been delayed due to heavy rain.
The Formula 1 qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos has been delayed due to heavy rain, with the session scheduled for 3pm local time (6pm UK) being postponed just over 20 minutes before it was supposed to start. An updated schedule will be provided at 3.30pm local time (6.30pm UK) following the initial delay. Saturday’s sprint race proceeded smoothly without any rain, with Lando Norris emerging victorious after polesitter Oscar Piastri ceded his position to assist Norris in his drivers’ championship chase. Max Verstappen’s podium finish was lost due to a VSC infringement, resulting in him slipping to fourth place and Charles Leclerc moving up to third. The inclement weather prompted humorous questioning of Kimi Raikkonen about the rain conditions at the track.