14:09
Poor from Piastri
He stays down in 14th, only a tenth ahead of Stroll who is the best of the runners currently in the elimination zone.
(L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull…
F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2023 - Sprint: As it happened
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14:08
In the drop-zone
Stroll, Zhou, Albon, Tsunoda and Sargeant.
14:05
All 20 cars out on track
Sainz, Hamilton, Verstappen, Russell, Leclerc, Perez, Gasly, Ocon, Albon and Sargeant is the current order.
14:05
Strong lap from Sainz
A 1m11.796s for Sainz, a tenth ahead of Hamilton. Russell slots into fourth, just behind Verstappen.
14:04
Verstappen' first time
A 1m11.888s for Perez, 0.3s ahead of Perez.
Sainz and Hamilton are on course to beat it though.
14:03
A busy track
No surprise to see a number of cars already out there with Verstappen, Perez, Hamilton and Russell all circulating on the mediums.
14:00
SQ1 is underway
The first part of qualifying at Interlagos is underway with all drivers mandated to use the mediums in SQ1.
13:45
Norris v Verstappen for pole
Norris and Verstappen are the only two drivers (out of the front five teams) to have two new sets of softs left.
Perez, Sainz and Piastri have no new softs.
Leclerc, Hamilton and Russell have one set for SQ3.
13:41
What happened in qualifying?
Qualifying top three in parc ferme Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team…
13:38
Can Norris make amends after yesterday's disappointment?
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,…
13:36
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13:35
Welcome
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