Formula 1 postpones start of qualifying for Brazilian Grand Prix

Heavy rain delays start of qualifying session for Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix

The start of qualifying for Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix has been postponed due to heavy rain at the Interlagos circuit.

The session was scheduled to start at 16:00 local time (19:00 GMT), but was delayed by 15 minutes due to the wet conditions.

The rain has now intensified, and the FIA has decided to postpone the start of the session until further notice.

Qualifying will now start at 16:45 local time (19:45 GMT)

The FIA has announced that qualifying will now start at 16:45 local time (19:45 GMT).

The session will be reduced to 45 minutes, and the top 10 drivers will progress to Q3.

The Brazilian Grand Prix is the 21st race of the 2022 Formula 1 season.

Max Verstappen has already won the drivers' championship, but the race will decide the constructors' championship.

Red Bull currently leads Ferrari by 165 points in the constructors' standings.