19:59
That's a wrap
It looks like qualifying will be tomorrow morning.
We will be back then to cover the action (hopefully) if the weather isn't too bad.
Wet pit lane
2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix - Postponed Qualifying - As it happened
F1 qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix has been postponed. Here's how it played out.
02 Nov 2024
19:55
Statement
The Qualifying for the São Paulo Grand Prix is postponed.The decision was taken due to the lack of visibility caused by the level of rain we have experienced in the past few hours.
There is a lot of standing water on parts of the circuit which renders conditions unsafe.As much as we would all like to see competition on track, the safety of drivers, team members, volunteers, officials and spectators is our main priority.
A decision on a start time for Qualifying tomorrow morning will be taken as soon as possible.
19:52
Qualifying has been postponed
It looks like qualifying will be tomorrow morning.
19:32
Latest news from the FIA
Still no improvement, we will wait another 15 minutes (8pm potential qualifying start).
19:18
Latest update from the FIA
The rain intensity has now increased and visibility is getting worse. We will wait another 15 minutes. Nothing will happen before 16:45 earliest.
19:01
Another 15-minute delay
The next update will be at 7.15pm GMT.
18:49
Latest update from the FIA
Latest estimation in terms of a start time is 7:15pm UK time.
18:30
Update from the FIA
The current plan if conditions keep improving is to get Qualifying started for 7pm (estimated start time).
18:20
Medical car on track
The medical car is now circulating to get a read of the conditions.
18:03
News from the FIA
Qualifying is still delayed - the next update is in 30 minutes.
17:39
Qualifying delayed
No time given by the FIA.
17:28
There could be a delay to qualifying
Sky's Simon Lazenby has said: "From what we are hearing there will be a significant delay [due to the weather]."
17:21
The rain is coming down
It's chucking down now at Interlagos. This could be a fun qualifying session.
17:12
Big news in the break
Verstappen has been handed a five-second time penalty for a VSC offence.
Max Verstappen
14:43
The full order from Brazil
The full sprint race results from Sao Paulo
Lap 1 in São Paulo
14:40
News from the stewards
Verstappen has been noted for a 'VSC infringement'. Let's see what happens with the stewards.
14:33
Norris wins the sprint
Piastri gives Norris the sprint win.
Top 8: Norris, Piastri, Verstappen< Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Gasly and Perez.
14:32
The race is back underway
Norris leads from Piastri and Verstappen, who nearly managed to move into second.
14:31
VSC deployed
VSC has been deployed due to Hulkenberg's stricken car.
14:30
Team orders at McLaren
Piastri moves over for Norris on Lap 22.
14:28
Lap 21/24
Hulkenberg looks to be out of the race now. He's pulled to the side of the track.
14:27
Five laps to go
Piastri remains in the lead ahead of Norris and Verstappen.
14:26
Verstappen is told
"Come on mate. Let's chase them down."
14:24
Lap 18/24
Verstappen into third! He overtakes Leclerc into Turn 4 with the use of DRS.
14:23
McLaren
McLaren inform Norris they plan to swap the positions on the final lap.
