Formula 1’s America’s triple-header draws to a close with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos as the Sprint format gives Lando Norris a great opportunity to make a deeper run on world championship leader Max Verstappen.
McLaren’s Norris reignited his championship hopes to close within 47 points of Verstappen after a thrilling and controversial Mexico Grand Prix saw the Red Bull driver receive two penalties for twice pitting his title rival.
With just four rounds left in the season, Norris must continue his inroads but has two chances to do so in Brazil, with Interlagos maintaining its status as the only circuit to have hosted a Sprint every season since the format was introduced in 2021 :
The circuit remains the perfect location for a Sprint, given the many overtaking opportunities, and exciting wheel-to-wheel racing is almost guaranteed.
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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have clashed again this season, with Verstappen forcing Norris off the track on several occasions.
The battle between Verstappen and Norris isn’t the only storyline to follow, as Ferrari’s back-to-back wins have put the Italian team 29 points clear of McLaren at the top of the constructors’ standings.
The format means that the competitive action begins on Friday, with Sprint Qualifying taking place after just one practice session, before Sprint and Grand Prix Qualifying on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s full-length race; Sky Sports F1.
Sky Sports F1 live Sao Paulo GP schedule
Thursday October 31
16:00: Drivers’ press conference
Friday November 1
14:00 Sao Paulo GP Practice One (session starts at 14:30)
4:30 p.m. Press conference of team directors
18:00. Sao Paulo GP Sprint Qualifying (qualifying start: 18:30*)
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2nd week of November
13:00. Sao Paulo GP Sprint Rally
14:00 Sao Paulo GP Sprint
15.30: Ted’s sprint notebook
At 17:00. Sao Paulo qualifying meeting
18:00. Sao Paulo GP Qualifying
20:00. Ted’s qualifying notebook
Sunday, November 3
15:30. Grand Prix Sunday. Sao Paulo GP meeting
17:00 SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX
19:00. Checkered flag. Sao Paulo GP reaction
20:00 Teddy’s notebook
*also live on Sky Sports Main Event
Formula 1 America’s triple whammy will conclude this weekend with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with every session live on Sky Sports F1. Stream every F1 race and more with a NOW Sports Month membership. no contract, cancel anytime
