Sao Paulo GP qualifying rescheduled due to rains

The qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix, scheduled for Saturday at the Interlagos circuit, was postponed due to severe weather. The torrential rain, accompanied by lightning, began shortly before 3:00 p.m. local time, forming puddles on the track and reducing visibility, which prevented a safe start to the event.

Qualifying for the Brazilian GP Postponed Due to Heavy Rain

Saturday started with the sprint race, in which Lando Norris claimed victory, followed by Oscar Piastri. However, shortly after, the weather conditions worsened, forcing race control to delay qualifying indefinitely while assessing the state of the track.

The FIA Takes Measures Amid the Storm in Interlagos

The medical car inspected the track while marshals worked on draining the water, but the accumulation remained hazardous. At 4:15 p.m., the rain intensified, and although a start at 5:00 p.m. was proposed, the lack of natural light complicated the situation, as sunset in Sao Paulo was at 6:21 p.m.

Evaluation of Conditions and Decision for Sunday

At 4:45 p.m., the FIA decided to postpone qualifying to Sunday morning. In their statement, they highlighted the lack of visibility and standing water as the main reasons for the decision, emphasizing that the safety of all present was the priority.

Implications of the Postponed Qualifying in Sao Paulo

The qualifying schedule will be confirmed once weather conditions are assessed. If the session cannot take place, the grid formation will depend on the times from free practice, sprint qualifying, or the results of the sprint race.