Interlagos could be in for another unpredictable afternoon as Formula 1 prepares for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2026 on Sunday, November 8. The race is scheduled to begin at 2pm local time, with the latest forecast showing a 96% chance of rain during the day. Rain is already affecting Sao Paulo, with the city under a yellow storm alert issued by Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology (INMET).
The weather could play a decisive role after Saturday’s qualifying session was repeatedly interrupted by heavy rain. Lando Norris secured pole position with a lap of 1:27.470, beating George Russell by 0.204 seconds. However, Russell’s five-place grid penalty promotes Kimi Antonelli to the front row, while Liam Lawson is set to start third. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will start near the back following power-unit penalties. The qualifying session also featured red flags and crashes, including an incident involving home favourite Gabriel Bortoleto.
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