Lando Norris continued his strong form by taking pole for the Formula 1 Brazil Grand Prix sprint with McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri in third.
Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli splits the pair and his team-mate George Russell will join Piastri on the second row, with Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen sharing the third row.
This is with four rounds remaining in the 2025 season, in which the title battle is incredibly tight with leader Norris only a point ahead of Piastri with Verstappen clinging on in third.
The next instalment of the fight is on Saturday for the sprint race at Interlagos, ahead of qualifying for Sunday’s grand prix later that day.
Here is how to watch it all.
What time does the sprint race start for the F1 Brazil Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, George Russell, Mercedes
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- Date: Saturday 8 November
- Start time: 2pm GMT/11am local time
The Brazil Grand Prix sprint race starts at 2pm in the United Kingdom and 11am local time with the Interlagos contest set to cover 24 laps.
What time does qualifying start for the F1 Brazil Grand Prix?
- Date: Saturday 8 November
- Start time: 6pm GMT/3pm local time
Brazil Grand Prix qualifying commences at 6pm in the UK and 3pm in Sao Paulo, using the traditional Q1, Q2 and Q3 format.
How can I watch Formula 1?
F1 fans in the UK can watch the championship via Sky Sports, meaning it is also available via streaming sites NOW TV or Sky GO. Sky Sports F1 costs £20 each month, but it can also be bought as part of a deal that includes all Sky channels at £22.
A one-off day membership for £14.99 on NOW TV is also an option, as is a monthly contract for £31.99. Highlights are also available on free-to-air television with Channel 4 broadcasting a package that goes up several hours after the Saturday and Sunday action.
How can I watch the F1 Brazil GP sprint race and grand prix qualifying?
- Channel: Sky Sports F1
- Sprint race start time: 1pm GMT/10am local time
- Grand prix qualifying start time: 5pm GMT/2pm local time
Sky Sports F1 is broadcasting every session in the 2025 F1 season for those in the UK. This weekend, Sky’s coverage starts at 1pm for the sprint race, four hours before its qualifying build-up commences. Live commentary is also available via Autosport.
When can I watch the highlights of the F1 Brazil GP sprint race and grand prix qualifying?
Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, the rest of the field on the opening lap
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- Channel: Channel 4
- Start time: 10pm GMT on Saturday 8 November
Channel 4 has broadcast highlights of F1’s Saturday and Sunday sessions across the 2025 season. For the Brazil Grand Prix, it will air a 90-minute highlight package of both the sprint race and grand prix qualifying from 10pm on Saturday 8 November. It will also be available via streaming site All 4.
Will the F1 Brazil GP sprint race and grand prix qualifying be on the radio?
Live radio coverage of the 2025 F1 campaign is available via BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website. For the Brazil Grand Prix sprint race and grand prix qualifying, coverage is on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 2 with its separate build-ups beginning at 1:55pm and 5:55pm respectively.
What’s the weather forecast for the sprint race and grand prix qualifying at Interlagos?
Saturday at Interlagos is expected to start with showers in 21-22C weather, according to the Met Office. However, by the time of the sprint race, conditions are expected to have dried up with the shortened contest taking place under a cloudy sky with air temperature around 24C. Conditions are likely to remain the same for qualifying, with just a 10% chance of rain.
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