Oscar Piastri will take the start of the F1 Sprint in Brazil from pole position, lining up alongside team-mate Lando Norris.
The race presents an opportunity for McLaren to add extra distance between itself and its rivals in the constructors' championship.
With Max Verstappen taking the start from fourth place, Norris also has a chance to take further points out of the Dutchman's title advantage.
The Brazil sprint will mark the first racing action of the weekend ahead of Sunday's grand prix - so who in the top eight can take the first points on offer?
It's time to find out as we go racing for the penultimate sprint race of the year.
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