It’s time for the second chapter of the season’s final triple-header. This afternoon we start this special sprint race weekend with the first free practice and tonight at 20:00 we will qualify.
The circus will travel this week to Sao Paulo, to drive the nineteenth race of the season on the infamous Autódromo José Carlos Pace: the Grand Prix of São Paulo. Due to financial problems, the race this year will be held under the name of São Paulo, instead of the usual Brazilian Grand Prix. The circuit was named in 1985 after the Brazilian Carlos Pace, who won his only Formula 1 victory on this circuit in 1975 and died in a plane crash in 1977. Normally there are 71 laps on the 4.309 kilometer circuit.
Michael Schumacher is the record holder in terms of number of victories at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, the German won four times in São Paulo: in 1994, 1995, 2000 and 2002. He is closely followed by his compatriot Sebastian Vettel, he won in 2010, 2013 and 2017. The circuit is characterized by the many bumps, which often make it difficult for the bottom plates of Formula 1 cars. In addition, the circuit with the legendary ‘S’ do Senna in Turn 1 hosts one of the most beautiful turns on the calendar.
So Paulo Grand Grand Prix Timetable
As mentioned before, this weekend will be driven according to the special sprint race format. Today we start right away with the spectacle in South America. Free practice enthusiasts can turn on the television at 4:30 PM to admire the first free practice session. The drivers are then given two and a half hours to prepare, after which we go wild with qualifying, which will therefore start at 20:00 Dutch time.
On Saturday, the drivers will once again have the opportunity to train at 4 p.m. A few hours later, it will really be all about the marbles, as the third and final sprint race of the season kicks off at 8:30 PM. This sprint race determines the grid for the São Paulo Grand Prix, which starts on Sunday at 6:00 PM. So it will be nice to watch the nineteenth chapter of this thrilling season with the board on your lap.
Friday 12 November
First free practice: 4:30 PM
Qualification: 8:00 PM
Saturday 13 November
Second free practice: 4 p.m.
Sprint race: 8:30 PM
Sunday 14 November
Race: 6:00 PM
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