Wet qualifying ahead at Brazil Grand Prix

Formula 1 drivers can get ready for a wet qualifying session. According to Weather.com in fact, there is still a significant chance that a lot of rain will fall on the track during the sessions, presenting drivers with an extra challenge.

Prior to the weekend, the forecasts were already clear. During the start of qualifying, there is an eighty per cent chance that precipitation will fall in São Paulo. Moreover, there is a possibility that there will be thunderstorms, making the weather conditions fierce.

Qualifying will be very important for the teams as it will determine the starting grid for Saturday's sprint race. During the sprint race, by the way, there is a 50 per cent chance of precipitation, which may also make for a tricky continuation of the weekend for the drivers.

First splashes of rain on the track in Brazil

On social media, several teams are sharing what the skies look like in Brazil. The first splashes of rain can already be found on the track, while the weather was still dry earlier in the day during the first free practice session.