“Security is at all times the paramount consideration in such circumstances and whereas as a lot time as doable was given to permit circumstances to enhance they sadly didn’t. We’ve large appreciation for all of the followers that stayed on the circuit in hope of seeing vehicles on monitor at present.

“Subsequently the choice has been taken, after session with the stewards, to schedule Qualifying for 07:30 native time on Sunday morning forward of the Grand Prix at 12:30 native. It will guarantee we maximise the possibilities of offering the followers with a day of racing motion, given the continued climate forecast for tomorrow afternoon, and each the FIA and System 1 consider this time change is critical and the best factor to do for all our passionate followers.

“We thank everybody for his or her endurance at present together with the followers, drivers, groups, marshals, circuit workers and media and hope to present everybody an thrilling occasion on Sunday.”

HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the motion from the Sao Paulo Dash as McLaren driver swap secures Norris victory