The Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix, the 21st stage of the 2025 season, continues this Saturday, November 8, at the Autódromo de Interlagos, in São Paulo. The sprint race starts at 11am (Brasília time), followed by the main classification at 3pm. Gabriel Bortoleto, Brazilian Sauber driver, makes his home debut and starts 14th in the sprint after Friday’s qualifying.
The programming attracts fans with live broadcasts on open and paid channels. Bortoleto is looking for points this season, where he has accumulated 19 so far. The stage distributes extra points in the 100 km sprint.
- Main times on Saturday: sprint at 11am, qualifying at 3pm.
- Transmissions: Band (open), BandSports (closed), F1TV Pro (streaming).
- Forecast: 80% chance of rain in the sprint, winds of up to 75 km/h.
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Detailed session agenda
The sprint race opens the day with a startto 11am. The top eight score points, with the winner receiving eight points.
The main classification defines the grid for Sunday. It starts at 3pm and lasts about an hour.
Bortoleto tested the car on Friday. He finished the only free practice in fifth place.
Streams available
Band broadcasts the sprint live on open TV. BandSports has you covered with technical analysis.
F1TV Pro offers onboard cameras. Platform includes real-time data for viewers.
UOL Play displays extra sessions. Free in-app coverage for qualifiers.
Bortoleto’s performance in the sprint quali
Bortoleto advanced to SQ2 on Friday. He recorded ninth time in SQ1, but dropped to 14th.
The 21-year-old driver adapts to Sauber. Debut at Interlagos marks the end of eight years without Brazilians in local F1.
Teams prepare adjustments for rain. Bortoleto focuses on overtaking in the middle field.
Friday’s session had Norris on pole in the sprint. Bortoleto praised the fans’ support on social media. Sauber has recent points in the season. The Brazilian aims for top 10 in the sprint to gain confidence. Variable conditions test tire strategies. Interlagos requires precision on the 4.309 km circuit.
Weather forecast for the weekend
Rain reaches 80% on Saturday morning. Strong winds affect visibility in the sprint.
Sunday has 20% precipitation. Main race at 2pm remains dry for the most part.
Teams test intermediate compounds. Forecast influences car setup choices.
Bortoleto’s participation in the season
Bortoleto occupies 19th in the championship. He scored in previous stages with overtakes.
Sauber evolves in the intermediate grid. Pilot returns to Interlagos after testing in 2024.
Premiere attracts national attention. Bortoleto trains with a focus on mixed sectors of the track.
Sprint starting grid
Lando Norris takes the lead for McLaren. Kimi Antonelli remains second for Mercedes.
Oscar Piastri rounds out the top 3. George Russell and Fernando Alonso complete the starting quintet.
- 1st: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2nd: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- 3rd: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 4th: George Russell (Mercedes)
- 14th: Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
Max Verstappen starts sixth. Sprint race lasts 24 laps in Interlagos.
other categories at the event
Porsche Cup Brasil runs in parallel. Stage defines champions in the sprint challenge.
F4 Brasil holds the third to last round. Heitor Dall’Agnol leads with 199 points.
Motorsport.com covers it live on YouTube. Programs analyze category grids.
