F1 Brazil GP weather forecast: Will rain spice up Sunday’s race?

On Saturday, the feared cyclones did not cause any delay to the Sprint in Brazil. The session began as scheduled, and every driver fitted slick tyres, as only a few wet patches remained on the main straight and through the first corners.

However, that caught out several drivers, including championship contender Oscar Piastri, Franco Colapinto, and Nico Hulkenberg.

For Sunday's Grand Prix, which sees Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and Piastri in the top three, some morning rain fell in São Paulo, and more could be on the way, despite it being dry with just under two hours to go until lights out.

According to the FIA, there is still a 40% chance of precipitation when the race begins at 14:00 local time (17:00 BST / 18:00 CET), dropping to around 20% during the second hour of the race, while local weather reports expect it to stay dry.

It will be a cool and cloudy afternoon at the Interlagos circuit, with temperatures expected to be between 18 °C and 19°C, while asphalt temperatures are expected to range from 25 °C to 31°C.

Wind gusts could also trouble drivers, reaching speeds of 30–40 kph according to the FIA, while local reports expect 11-12kph winds throughout the race.

While championship leader Norris will hope to back up his sprint win and increase his championship lead from pole position, title rival Max Verstappen will start from the pit lane.

The Dutchman was knocked out in Q1 on pure pace for the first time in his career, and after Red Bull made an engine change, Verstappen will move from P16 to the pit lane for the start of the Brazil Grand Prix.

It won't just be the four-time world champion in the pit lane at Interlagos, with the Haas of Esteban Ocon also joining him off the grid.