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Brazilian GP: time and where to watch the Formula 1 free practice in Interlagos

Gabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto - Foto: Jay Hirano / Shutterstock.com Gabriel Bortoleto - Foto: Jay Hirano / Shutterstock.com

Brazilian F1 GP has free practice scheduled for this Friday (7) at 11:30 am, at the Autódromo de Interlagos, in São Paulo. The single session precedes the sprint classification, scheduled for 3:30 pm on the same day. The event represents the 21st stage of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Gabriel Bortoleto debuts on the Brazilian grid for the Sauber team, marking the return of a local driver after eight years. The schedule also includes a sprint race on Saturday (8) and the main race on Sunday (9). Broadcasts take place via BandSports and F1TV for all activities.

  • Free training: 11:30 am (Friday).
  • Sprint classification: 3:30 pm (Friday).
  • Sprint race: 11:30 am (Saturday).
  • Main classification: 3pm (Saturday).
  • Main race: 2pm (Sunday).

Weather forecast indicates variable conditions throughout the weekend. Official data indicates an 80% chance of rain on Saturday, with winds of up to 75 km/h. Sunday has a 20% chance of precipitation.

Detailed session schedule

BandSports broadcasts the free training session starting at 11:30 am. The F1TV platform offers full streaming with onboard camera options. Real-time coverage follows every lap of the 4,309 meter circuit.

Sprint classification starts at 3:30 pm with a format of three eliminatory segments. Drivers compete for positions for Saturday’s short race. Interlagos requires specific aerodynamic adjustments due to high-speed curves.

Weather forecast in Interlagos

Friday records cloudy weather without significant rain during training. Temperatures vary between 18°C ​​and 23°C. Relative air humidity reaches 70% in the morning.

Saturday faces greater instability with intermittent rain. Strong winds demand reduced rear wing configurations. Teams monitor weather radar for tire strategies.

Sunday offers more stable conditions for the main race. Low probability of rain allows the use of dry compounds. Organization prepares contingency plan for safety car.

Bortoleto debuts on the grid

20-year-old driver joins Sauber after title in Formula 2. Free training serves as an adaptation to the F1 car on his home track. Expectationattendance exceeds 291 thousand people from the previous year.

Broadcasts and access available

Band shows main classification on Saturday at 3pm. Sunday’s race airs at 2pm on open TV. F1TV provides multiple angles and real-time telemetry data.

BandSports covers all paid weekend sessions. Official applications allow monitoring via mobile devices. Sold out tickets indicate high demand for presence at the race track.

Public expectations and logistics

SPTuris projects record number of visitors in Interlagos. Access occurs through specific gates with reinforced public transport. Security measures include searching entrances.

Circuit Settings

Interlagos Track has 15 curves and long straights. Sectors demand a balance between speed and downforce. Teams test aerodynamic upgrades in single free practice.

Fastest lap recorded belongs to Lewis Hamilton in 2021. Weather conditions influence pit stop strategies. Bortoleto receives technical support from Sauber for first experience.

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