Round 21 of the ongoing F1 world championship sees the sport descend upon the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, host of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
The weekend is being run under the sprint format, meaning the upcoming FP1 session is the only practice the teams and drivers will get ahead of the competitive sessions.
Max Verstappen enters the weekend with a 47-point lead in the drivers' championship over Lando Norris.
Ferrari is looking to extend further close the gap to championship leaders McLaren following a strong round in Mexico while Red Bull is looking to bounce back after a difficult run of events.
With so much on the line, free practice in Sao Paulo will be a crucial hour for all involved.
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