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It is time for Sprint Qualifying in Brazil! Lando Norris topped the one and only practice session in Brazil, with the Brit claiming pole position for the sprint race last year, beating Max Verstappen by six thousandths. However, in a stronger car, can he do the same again and go on to end Verstappen's unbeaten run in sprint races this season? Follow our live blog below to find out who will take pole for tomorrow's sprint race. 

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Back to sprint weekend format

Brazil will once again host a sprint race, the penultimate sprint weekend of the season. This means the drivers only had 60 minutes of practice to set their cars up, before sprint qualifying. The sprint race will kick the action off on Saturday at 14:00 GMT before qualifying for Sunday's race at 18:00 GMT. Light's out for Sunday's Grand Prix is at 17:00 GMT. 

How do the standings look heading into Brazil? 

Max Verstappen still holds the lead in the World Drivers' Championship, but Lando Norris has closed the gap, with Verstappen's advantage being cut down to 47 points. Charles Leclerc is closing the gap on the leaders, however, only 24 points behind Norris. 

In the World Constructor's Standings, McLaren have extended their lead to 29 points. After their two double podium finishes in Austin and Mexico, Ferrari have overtaken Red Bull for second place. Red Bull are currently 25 points behind the Italian team. 

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