F1 brings forward Brazilian GP qualifying and race times

The FIA has confirmed that qualifying for Components 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix will now happen at 0730 native time on Sunday morning, with the beginning of the race introduced ahead to 1230 native time.

On Saturday afternoon, qualifying needed to be repeatedly delayed and in the end postponed attributable to heavy rainfall over Sao Paulo, with standing water rendering the Interlagos monitor undriveable regardless of the marshals’ greatest efforts to clear the monitor floor.

The approaching sundown round 1820 native time was the ultimate nail within the coffin, because the FIA determined to postpone qualifying at 1645, almost two hours after the unique begin time.

Qualifying will now be held on Sunday morning at 0730 Sao Paulo time (1030 GMT). The race begin has additionally modified, with it being introduced ahead from 1400 to 1230 (1530 GMT).

Extra rain is anticipated in Sao Paulo on Sunday, with the early session occasions giving F1 and the FIA the very best likelihood of getting each qualifying and the race within the books.

“The choice has been taken, after session with the stewards, to schedule Qualifying for 0730 native time on Sunday morning forward of the Grand Prix at 1230 native,” the FIA mentioned.

“This can guarantee we maximise the possibilities or offering the followers with a day of racing motion and each the FIA and Components 1 imagine this time change is important and the precise factor to do for all our passionate followers.

“We thank everybody for his or her persistence at this time together with the followers, drivers, groups, marshals, circuit employees and media and hope to provide everybody an thrilling occasion on Sunday.”

Commenting on the postponement of qualifying on Saturday, the joint assertion by F1 and the FIA mentioned: “Following the situations in Sao Paulo at this time the choice was taken to not proceed with Qualifying attributable to poor visibility, standing water on the monitor and fading mild.

“Security is at all times the paramount consideration in such circumstances and whereas as a lot time as attainable was given to permit situations to enhance they sadly didn’t.

“We now have large appreciation for all of the followers that stayed on the circuit in hope of seeing automobiles on monitor at this time.”