The FIA has shared that it expects qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to get underway at 17:00 local time. That is 20:00 in the UK and 21:00 in mainland Europe. Ahead of the scheduled 15:00 local time start, the FIA confirmed the start of qualifying at Interlagos had been delayed. The next update was given at 15:00 local time, 18:00 in the UK and 19:00 in mainland Europe. at that point, the FIA stated the delay would be at least 45 minutes, with the next update at 15:30 local time. At 15:45, the estimated start time was pushed back by 15 further minutes. At 16:00 local time the expected start time was stated as 16:30. For a fourth consecutive 15-minute interval, the FIA confirmed qualifying has been pushed back, with 16:45 the earliest possible start time now. At 16:30 local time, the expected start time was again moved back, to 17:00 local time. With around 40 minutes to go before the start of the hour-long session, heavy rain reached the Brazilian venue. Weather radars of the circuit show large red areas, which signifies heavy rain and storm-like conditions. If and when the session will eventually get underway remains to be seen. There is still a risk that F1 runs out of daylight to play with, as sunset is expected at 18:21 local time. This article is being updated as and when new information is available.
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