How to follow the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on the BBC

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The final race in this Formula 1 triple-header heads to Interlagos for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which includes the fifth sprint event of the season, from 1-3 November.

In Mexico, Lando Norris cut Max Verstappen’s lead to 47 points and labelled his rival “dangerous” as the championship battle reached boiling point.

Verstappen was handed two 10-second penalties and finished the race in sixth place. Norris came home in second, behind grand prix winner Carlos Sainz.

Session start times and BBC coverage at Interlagos

Commentary will be available across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.

You can also now listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say “ask BBC Sounds to play the Sao Paulo Grand Prix”, followed by the current session.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times GMT.

Friday, 1 November

First practice: 14:30-15:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Sprint qualifying: 18:30-19:14 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Saturday, 2 November

Sprint race: 14:00-15:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Qualifying: 18:00-19:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Sunday, 3 November

Race: 17:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the weather forecast in Sao Paulo?

The early weather forecast suggests it could be a wet weekend at Interlagos for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Thundery showers and a gentle breeze is predicted for all three days of track action, with the highest chance of rain expected to fall during Sunday’s 71 lap race.

How does the championship stand?

Top five of the drivers' championship

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Lando Norris has cut Max Verstappen’s drivers’ title advantage by 10 points thanks to his runners-up spot in Mexico City.

With four grands prix remaining, including two sprint events, there are 120 points still available.

In the constructors’ championship, Ferrari have climbed above Red Bull and into second place thanks to their podium performance last time out.

The Italian team are just 29 points behind leaders McLaren after back-to-back race weekend victories.

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