Formula 1 Lenovo Grande Prêmio De São Paulo 2024Formula 1

[RACECAR]

Yet the speed in which a driver is fined because "DEAR GOD, NOT THE SWEARING IN OUR PURE SPORT" is quite swift.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

QUALIFYING UPDATE

Following the conditions in São Paulo today the decision was taken not to proceed with Qualifying due to poor visibility, standing water on the track and fading light. Safety is always the paramount consideration in such circumstances and while as much time as possible was given to allow conditions to improve they sadly did not. We have huge appreciation for all the fans that stayed at the circuit in hope of seeing cars on track today.

Therefore the decision has been taken, after consultation with the stewards, to schedule Qualifying for 07:30 local time on Sunday morning ahead of the Grand Prix at 12:30 local. This will ensure we maximise the chances or providing the fans with a day of racing action and both the FIA and Formula 1 believe this time change is necessary and the right thing to do for all our passionate fans.

We thank everyone for their patience today including the fans, drivers, teams, marshals, circuit staff and media and hope to give everyone an exciting event on Sunday.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

The f1 site does not reflect the change, so the race will be planned to start 1.5 hours earlier. In the US we also have the daylight time change, which I'm assuming is factored in.

 

[PaMu1337]

Track is wet, but looks potentially doable. It's on the edge though.

 

[daan]

Was qualifying called off yesterday due to rain or because a McLaren had a puncture?

 

[Grayfox]

Was qualifying called off yesterday due to rain or because a McLaren had a puncture?

 

[PaMu1337]

The word from the FIA on what happens if there is no qualy:

If the session starts, but some drivers set no time, they will take the order from FP1.
If the session doesn't start at all, it's up to the stewards. The rules don't actually specify what happens. They will try to do what they consider fair. It's likely in that case that sprint qualy results will be used.

 

[Grayfox]

If the race is cancelled any hope Lando getting the WDC is gone.

 

[PaMu1337]

If the race is cancelled any hope Lando getting the WDC is gone.

Basically any situation where Lando doesn't take a big chunk out of Max this race, will lead us to a situation where any WDC chances go to purely theoretical.

Edit: Loads of spray, visibility is poor. But looks pretty drivable.

 

[Grayfox]

Ocon needs to be investigated.
How he is he fastest.
Something must be illegal with that car.

 

[Grayfox]

RED FLAG

 

[PaMu1337]

Rain has gotten heavier. Inter chances are pretty much gone now

 

[PaMu1337]

Oof, too close for comfort for Norris

 

[GlamFM]

Norris is just not on it in this session. If the rain picks up again now he won’t be able to improve.

 

[PaMu1337]

Norris is just not on it in this session. If the rain picks up again now he won’t be able to improve.

More rain in 10 mins. Should have just about enough time, but it's gonna be close.

 

[Mae Borowski]

Seems like the stewards have (temporarily) gotten their heads out of their behinds with how quick that red flag was thrown

 

[GlamFM]

Lol

 

[PaMu1337]

Both Red Bulls out! Verstappen starts P17 (maybe 16, if Stroll gets a pitlane start)

 

[Grayfox]

So they did not throw a red flag instantly.
So much for "SAFETY"

 

[DK]

Seems like the stewards have (temporarily) gotten their heads out of their behinds with how quick that red flag was thrown

That aged well.

 

[MagpieRacer]

That aged well.

Threw it just in time to stop Verstappens lap though.

Both Red Bulls out, Max starts P17.

 

[PaMu1337]

So we have at least 3 cars which require repairs in just a few hours before the race.

Colapinto seemed to not have awful damage, but Stroll and Sainz could be problematic.

 

[LumpiestFish]

Incredible session. Just sad that the race will be at 2am in Australia.

 

[Rossell2]

Here we go again with the flags..

Wait, that means Max starts alongside Lewis.

 

[Mae Borowski]

Seems like the stewards have (temporarily) gotten their heads out of their behinds with how quick that red flag was thrown

Nevermind

 

[Blitz24]

Next time they should just not throw a yellow flag since safety is apparently not important.

 

[GlamFM]

Apparently Stroll kept trying to get the car going again on three wheels and only when he stopped they threw the red.

Fair enough if true.

 

[DK]

Honestly, I'm in two minds about Max getting screwed over. How many times has he held onto positions just by "forgetting" to make the apex, which is totally fine under the rules?

On the other hand - have the FIA learned nothing from Bianchi's fatal accident? Or is he just going to be a merchandise opportunity next year for his 10th anniversary?

 

[Blitz24]

Alonso crash.

 

[Grayfox]

Incredible session. Just sad that the race will be at 2am in Australia.

Yeah, Australia always suffers for F1 races.
Its mainly after 12am most of the time