Formula 1’s Americas tripleheader concluded with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. That’s because the sprint format offers Lando Norris a vital opportunity to gain more ground against world championship leader Max Verstappen.
McLaren’s Norris reignited his championship hopes by coming within 47 points of Verstappen in a thrilling and controversial Mexico City Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver was penalized twice for sending his title rival off track twice.
With only four rounds left in the season, Norris will need to move on, but he has two opportunities to do so in Brazil. Interlagos retains its status as the only circuit to have hosted a sprint every season since the format was introduced in 2021.
With plenty of overtaking opportunities available, thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing is almost guaranteed, the circuit remains the perfect sprint venue.
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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris clash once again this season with Verstappen forcing Norris off the track several times.
The battle between Verstappen and Norris is not the only storyline to follow, with Ferrari’s back-to-back wins taking the Italian team to within 29 points of McLaren at the top of the manufacturers’ standings.
This format means competitive action begins on Friday, with sprint qualifying taking place after just one practice session, followed by sprint and grand prix qualifying on Saturday, ahead of full racing on Sunday. It’s all live. Sky Sports F1.
Live Sao Paulo GP schedule on Sky Sports F1
Thursday, October 31
4 p.m.: Driver press conference
Friday, November 1
2:00 PM: Sao Paulo GP Practice 1 (session starts at 2:30 PM)
4:30 PM: Team leader press conference
6:00 PM: Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying (Qualifying starts at 6:30 PM*)
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Saturday, November 2nd
1pm: Sao Paulo GP sprint build-up
2pm: Sao Paulo GP Sprint
3:30 PM: Ted’s sprint notes
5pm: Preparing for the Sao Paulo qualifiers
6pm: Sao Paulo GP qualifying
8 p.m.: Ted’s Qualifying Notes
Sunday, November 3
3.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Sao Paulo GP build-up
5 p.m.: Sao Paulo Grand Prix
7pm: Checkered flag: Sao Paulo GP reaction
8 p.m.: Ted’s Notes
*It will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event
Formula 1’s Americas triple-header concludes this weekend with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with all sessions broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Stream every F1 race and more with a NOW Sports Month membership. There is no contract and you can cancel at any time.
