Formula 1 returns to Interlagos hoping for more sprint weekend drama after Lewis Hamilton’s comeback drive in 2021; watch whole weekend live on Sky Sports F1 – Qualifying on Friday at 7pm, Sprint on Saturday at 7.30pm while the race will take place at 6pm on Sunday
Last Updated: 08/11/22 4:08pm
Get ready for the thrill of Formula 1 in Brazil – live on Sky Sports F1 – as the Sprint weekend format returns for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. If last year is anything to go by, we are in for an epic.
The third and final Sprint of the season once again sees a change to the weekend format with qualifying on Friday, the mini grid-setting race on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday.
The key times are:
Qualifying starts at 7pm on Friday, with build-up from 6pmThe Sprint starts at 7.30pm on Saturday, with build-up from 6.30pmThe Grand Prix starts at 6pm on Sunday, with build-up from 4.30pm
Max Verstappen and Red Bull made history with a record 14th victory last time out in Mexico City, with the Dutchman showing metronomic consistency, while Mercedes’ compromised strategy left Lewis Hamilton second.
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Anthony Davidson takes a look at Lewis Hamilton’s overtakes as he moved from the back of the grid to fifth in the Sao Paulo Sprint
Home hero Sergio Perez completed the podium to the delight of the fans as McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo, whose future remains undecided, collided with Yuki Tsunoda before carving through the field to take P7 and driver of the day.
This weekend, Mercedes will hope for a repeat of last year’s Hamilton masterclass as they and Hamilton bid to grab their first race win of the season – perhaps forecasted rain will provide the opportunity they need.
Live Sao Paulo F1 GP schedule on Sky Sports F1
Thursday4.30pm: Drivers’ Press Conference
Friday3pm: Sao Paulo GP Practice One (session starts 3.30pm)6pm: Sao Paulo GP Qualifying Build-up7pm: Sao Paulo GP Qualifying9pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
Saturday3.15pm: Sao Paulo GP Practice Two (session starts 3.30pm)6.30pm: Sao Paulo GP Sprint Build-up7.30pm: Sao Paulo GP Sprint8.45pm: Ted’s Sprint Notebook
Sunday4.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Sao Paulo GP Build-up6pm: THE SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX8pm: Chequered Flag: Sao Paulo GP Reaction9pm: Ted’s Notebook9.30pm: Sao Paulo GP Highlights