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Torrential rain hits Interlagos before São Paulo qualifying

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Thunder and lightning were followed by torrential rain at Interlagos 45 minutes after dry final practice. The FIA allowed teams to close their garage doors, and rain delayed the start of a Porsche race.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Thunder and lightning were reported near Interlagos at about 13:15 local time, 45 minutes after the dry final practice session ended. A torrential downpour followed, ahead of São Paulo Grand Prix qualifying.

The FIA issued a note at 13:16 allowing all teams to close their garage doors because of the anticipated severe weather.

The air temperature was around 22°C after a significant drop since the start of FP3. RacingNews365 said the change would add another challenge for drivers as qualifying approached.

The start of a Porsche race scheduled for around the same time was delayed by the rain. At the time, RacingNews365 said it was still unclear what would happen to the start of F1 qualifying.

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  1. SOURCELatest F1 weather forecast as thunderstorm threatens Sao Paulo qualifyingRacingNews365 English
  2. SOURCEInterlagos geteisterd door hevige regenval vlak voor kwalificatieRacingNews365 Nederland
  3. PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 38 - Garage DoorsFIA F1 decision documents