São Paulo Formula One Grand Prix qualifying in Brazil – live

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In other news, the São Paulo Grand Prix is here to stay, come rain or shine. A five-year extension has been agreed, guaranteeing a race there till 2035. Who can forget the 2007 and 2008 finales, with the title wins for Kimi Räikkönen and Hamilton? The latter had a remarkable late rain intervention that so nearly cost the Briton the first of his seven titles before the weather deteriorated in his favour. Kravitz adds that Hamilton will take part in qualifying, despite being relegated to the back of the grid.

Last week’s winner topped the times in FP3: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the fastest ⁠time in final practice on Saturday for Formula One’s São Paulo Grand Prix, finishing ahead ⁠of Kimi Antonelli. The four-times champion clocked 1min 11.622sec, ⁠0.025 faster than the 20-year-old Mercedes driver who had topped the second practice at Interlagos circuit ⁠on Friday. Verstappen is set to start Sunday’s race from the back of the grid ‌after collecting a ‌penalty for an engine