Even the barmy Interlagos weather could not defeat Max Verstappen.
The anticipated rain finally arrived, and it was Max Verstappen who beat the clock in Q3 to secure Brazilian Grand Prix pole.
The delay was not ideal though, with a 60% chance of rain hitting the Interlagos circuit, so it was no surprise to see a busy circuit from the get-go in Q1 as the dark clouds loomed large. George Russell meanwhile had not got the memo on pit-lane impeding, as Pierre Gasly was forced to put the brakes on when encountering the Mercedes at the end of the pit exit, the stewards confirming that would be investigated after the session.
It was not enough to impact the dry running as Russell topped the session, while Yuki Tsunoda, Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas, Logan Sargeant and Zhou Guanyu were out, Tsunoda repeatedly shouting “Lewis Hamilton” over the radio in his reaction to elimination, while Alpine duo Gasly and Esteban Ocon were to be investigated for impeding post-session.
Alex Albon meanwhile was under huge pressure for his final run, after seeing a lap deleted for track limits at Turn 4, though he did not return to the track in his Williams, confirming his Q2 exit.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Six iconic Interlagos moments, including Ayton Senna, Lewis Hamilton and Max VerstappenLook back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Read more »
Max Verstappen opens up on potential team orders to help Sergio Perez in BrazilWill Max Verstappen be more willing to help out Sergio Perez this weekend than he was in Brazil last year?
Read more »
Autosport Awards: Alonso and Verstappen go head to head, Red Bull dominate shortlistsMax Verstappen could make it a hat-trick of wins in December.
Read more »
Max Verstappen: From getting stuck on a toilet to complete F1 dominationMax Verstappen may now be a superhuman dominating F1, but he was once a little boy getting stuck on the toilet (we've all been there!)...
Read more »
F1: Max Verstappen speaks out on Daniel Ricciardo replacing Sergio PerezWho will Verstappen's teammate be in 2024?
Read more »
Max Verstappen labels situation 'unfair' over Red Bull team-mate speculationMax Verstappen couldn't be drawn on whether he'd prefer Daniel Ricciardo or Sergio Perez as his 2024 Red Bull teammate...
Read more »