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The black sky cloud burst which brought out the Interlagos red flags just after the top 10 had completed their first Q3 runs sure looked dramatic. But it was the severe wind which preceded the rain which was more influential in shaping the grid as Mark Hughes explains:
The black sky cloud burst during qualifying brought out the red flags and created a dramatic scene. The severe wind preceding the rain had a bigger impact on the grid, affecting the aero-sensitive cars in the middle sector. Despite the challenging conditions, Verstappen and Red Bull emerged victorious. Verstappen, unaware of his pole position, complained about the lack of grip due to the wind. The wind, rather than the rain, had a significant effect on lap times. Other drivers, like Leclerc and Stroll, also struggled with the unpredictable grip levels caused by the wind. The top three drivers, Verstappen, Leclerc, and Stroll, had different experiences during qualifying, but Red Bull was consistently fast. McLaren missed out on Q3 due to the light rain, while Aston, Mercedes, and Ferrari were competitive but not as dominant as Red Bull and McLaren.
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