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Brazil GP: about 10% rain risk for Friday practice; storms possible at Saturday qualifying

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Overnight rain could leave damp patches at Interlagos, but the forecast puts the chance of rain during both Friday practice sessions at around 10%. Saturday is expected to be warmer and less settled, with thunderstorms and stronger winds potentially affecting qualifying.

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Friday practice at Interlagos has a forecast rain risk of around 10%, although rain overnight and early in the morning could leave some parts of the circuit damp. Conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy and relatively cool, with 21–23°C for FP1. FP2 should be slightly warmer at 22–24°C, with occasional sunshine possible.

FP1 starts at 12:30pm BRT on Friday, November 6, and FP2 at 4:00pm. Both times are local to São Paulo.

Saturday is forecast to be warmer and less settled. Showers, thunderstorms and stronger winds could affect qualifying. Final practice is scheduled for 11:30am and qualifying for 3:00pm; the Grand Prix begins at 2:00pm on Sunday, all local times.

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