From Sky Sports · Nigel Chiu · · 1m 50s
Sao Paulo GP: Norris Hopes Rain to Beat Antonelli
Lando Norris wants rain to challenge Kimi Antonelli in Sao Paulo GP after starting pole with new world champion.
In brief
Lando Norris wants rain to challenge Kimi Antonelli in Sao Paulo GP after starting pole with new world champion. Lando Norris hopes for rain to beat Kimi Antonelli at Sao Paulo GP after starting pole. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Sao Paulo GP Qualifying
Lando Norris starts on pole in Brazil from Kimi Antonelli with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton starting at the back.
Grid Penalties Impact
George Russell starts seventh after five-place grid penalty for new internal combustion engine, Charles Leclerc starts 14th for 10-grid penalty.
Mercedes Strategy
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says they want to lock in points for Constructors' Championship with floodgates open.
Verstappen's Past Performance
Verstappen won three times in Brazil and gained 11 places in opening 11 laps before making strategy call.
Overtake Mode Explained
Overtake Mode allows cars to go faster when within one second of front car, raising speed tolerance from 180mph to 209mph.
Hamilton's Rain Strategy
Hamilton hopes for rain to showcase skill after qualifying as test for engine and car performance.
Leclerc's Wet Driving
Leclerc says his wet driving strength from junior categories could help him fight for top six in race.
Norris Hopes for Rain
Norris wants dark, gloomy day to beat Antonelli after trading lap times in dry practice.
Antonelli's Dry Confidence
Antonelli felt very good over single lap and long run in dry conditions, open to any conditions for race.
Russell Wants Rain
Russell hopes for rain after feeling confident in wet conditions and believes he has best pace with Norris.
Sao Paulo GP Schedule
Grand Prix starts Sunday at 5pm with build-up from 3.30pm on Sky Sports F1.
Constructors' Championship
Mercedes need to outscore Ferrari by three points to seal ninth Constructors' Championship title since 2014.
The key point
Lando Norris hopes for rain to beat Kimi Antonelli at Sao Paulo GP after starting pole.
