Verstappen Secures Pole in Sao Paulo Grand Prix Qualifying; F1 Teams Discuss Simplifying Sprint Weekends; Interlagos to Host Brazil's F1 Grand Prix Until 2030

Verstappen braves 'insane' weather to top qualifying session in Brazil while F1 teams consider format changes to simplify sprint weekends; Long-term plans solidified with Interlagos circuit hosting Brazilian Grand Prix until 2030.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured the pole position in a weather-affected Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying session, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc joining him on the front row.
F1 teams are currently discussing proposed changes to simplify sprint weekends, including potentially moving the sprint qualifying 'shootout' to Friday, followed by the sprint race and qualifying for the main race on Saturday.
Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari one-two in the sole practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix, with top teams reportedly keeping their true potential under wraps.
Driver views on the sprint format remain mixed, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen expressing sarcasm about the format, and Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas stating he enjoys the sprint format and prefers it to having three practice sessions.
The Brazilian Grand Prix, which is hosted at the Interlagos circuit, has secured a contract extension to remain on the F1 schedule until at least 2030.