# Sao Paulo GP: Leclerc plans car changes as Hamilton rues practice

> Leclerc aims significant Ferrari car upgrades after tough Sao Paulo practice.
- Title: Sao Paulo GP: Leclerc plans car changes as Hamilton rues…
- Summary: Leclerc aims significant Ferrari car upgrades after tough Sao Paulo practice. Leclerc plans major Ferrari car changes following poor Sao Paulo practice…
- Keywords: sao paulo gp, ferrari, leclerc, mercedes, mclaren, red bull, formula 1, practice session, qualifying, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13609099/sao-paulo-gp-charles-leclerc-plans-significant-ferrari-car-changes-as-lewis-hamilton-rues-difficult-brazil-practice
- Author: Nigel Chiu
- Published: 2026-11-06T22:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sao paulo gp, ferrari, leclerc, mercedes, mclaren, red bull, f1, formula 1, practice session, qualifying, sports
## Practice session struggles
Leclerc reports one of worst feelings in car during Sao Paulo practice.

> It was a contrast to their recent pace with Ferrari claiming a podium position in the last four races but Leclerc is hoping they can turn that around in final practice on Saturday at 2.30pm and qualifying at 6pm, live on Sky Sports F1
## Hamilton's tyre challenges
Hamilton struggles with tyre temperatures as rain forecast for Saturday qualifying.

> It was a challenging day. The track is very bumpy and slippery, which made it difficult to get the tyres into the right window
## Leclerc's family news
Leclerc becomes fifth F1 driver to be father after wife's birth.

> It's definitely the most special thing ever
## Sao Paulo GP schedule
Qualifying at 6pm Saturday November 7 with race Sunday November 8.
## Key takeaway

Leclerc plans major Ferrari car changes following poor Sao Paulo practice, while Hamilton struggles with tyre temperatures ahead of qualifying.