F1 Brazilian GP Live Commentary and Updates - Sprint qualifying
Minute-by-minute updates for sprint qualifying for the 2024 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix
Lando Norris topped the sole practice session in Sao Paulo from George Russell and Haas' last-minute stand-in for Kevin Magnussen, Oliver Bearman.
Having fitted his sixth ICE of the season, resulting in a five-place grid penalty for the grand prix - something that will not affect his sprint grid placing.
Sprint qualifying will begin at 6:30pm GMT, 3:30pm local time.
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Norris pits! He was on a slower lap and so doesn't beat his team-mate. Verstappen is only fourth fastest for Red Bull so that means it is a McLaren 1-2 with Piastri on pole for the sprint.
That is Piastri's second sprint race pole of his career, his previous one was last year's Qatar race, but he still doesn't have a grand prix pole to his name.
Piastri on his sprint pole: "It was a tricky session, I felt pretty comfortable at the start and then the grip was really coming along through the session. With the track this year it is hard enough to see where you are going, let alone trying to do a fast lap, so it is challenging out there. But I am happy to have qualified on pole for the sprint.
"My first lap [in SQ3] didn't feel amazing and I knew there were a few places to improve. The second lap was good and the tyres hung on, so I'm very happy. Excited to be starting P1.
"I'll try to win [the sprint] but we'll see as it is going to be a very different sprint to last year with the resurfacing, so we'll see what the temperature does, what the weather does. But starting from the best seat in the house, so I will try to make sure it stays that way."
So, what will McLaren do with its title fighter Norris starting behind his team-mate Piastri on the front row of the grid? And what can Verstappen do from fourth on the grid?
Here's the full report on Brazilian GP sprint qualifying.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38
Photo by: Andrew Ferraro / Motorsport Images
Thanks for joining us for today's action and, never fear, we'll be back tomorrow for the Brazilian GP sprint race and grand prix qualifying. The sprint race starts at 2:00pm GMT, so until go well!
By: Haydn Cobb
