Oscar Piastri will be leading the pack in the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race, securing pole position by just 0.029s ahead of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. The all-McLaren front row promises an exciting start to the race, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in third and world championship leader Max Verstappen in fourth place.
A notable addition to the grid is Oliver Bearman, who stepped in as a late Haas super-sub after Kevin Magnussen fell ill. Bearman managed to qualify in 10th place for the sprint race, adding a new dynamic to the competition.
However, it was a disappointing outcome for Lewis Hamilton, who was eliminated in the second session of sprint qualifying and will be starting in 11th place for Mercedes. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez of Red Bull faced another setback and will begin the race from 13th place on the grid.
For fans eager to catch the action, the sprint race for the Brazilian GP is scheduled to start at 2:00pm GMT (11:00am local time), covering a distance of 24 laps or 60 minutes. Following that, the grand prix qualifying will commence at 6:00pm GMT (3:00pm local time) using the traditional Q1, Q2, and Q3 knockout session format.
In the United Kingdom, Formula 1 enthusiasts can tune in to Sky Sports F1 for live coverage of the races. Sky Sports offers various subscription options for viewers, including a monthly fee of £18 for new customers or a one-off day payment of £11.99p through NOW. The British GP is an exception, as it is broadcast live on both Sky Sports and Channel 4.
Additionally, Channel 4 will be airing highlights of the Brazilian GP sprint race and grand prix qualifying at 10:10pm GMT on Saturday night, providing a comprehensive recap of the weekend’s events. For those who prefer radio coverage, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra will be broadcasting live updates throughout the 2024 F1 season.
As for the weather forecast, mixed conditions are expected at Interlagos on Saturday, with temperatures reaching highs of 27 degrees Celsius during the sprint race and 26 degrees Celsius for grand prix qualifying. Cloudy skies and low winds are anticipated for the sprint race, while thunderstorms may hit during the qualifying session, adding an element of unpredictability to the races.
