It's on to the penultimate round of the Formula 1 world championship and to Interlagos, a venue that often offers fans to a thrilling race.

As everyone waits for the action to kick off, teams and drivers went through their usual Thursday drill, finalizing preparations and dealing with the media for the latter. Here are our pictures from Day 1 at the Autodromo José Carlos Pace.

Scenic Sao Paulo - graffiti Vila Madalena. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Track atmosphere 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (FRA) Sauber F1 Team 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track atmosphere 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track atmosphere 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Renault F1 Team, Alan Permane (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team Trackside Operations Director 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Williams F1 Team 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari with Stefania Bocchi (ITA) Ferrari Press Officer. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Williams. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Brendon Hartley (NZL) Scuderia Toro Rosso with Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Brendon Hartley (NZL) Scuderia Toro Rosso; Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team; Lance Stroll (CDN) Williams; Marcus Ericsson (SWE) Sauber F1 Team; Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL) McLaren. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sergio Bondi, Ferrari Head of Logistics with Maurizio Arrivabene (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) WIlliams F1 Team 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) WIlliams F1 Team 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren - supporting BBC Children in Need. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren - supporting BBC Children in Need: Pudsey Bear. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari with Beat Zehnder (SUI) Sauber F1 Team Manager. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lance Stroll (CDN) Williams with Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 VJM11 - Havaianas. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 VJM11 - Havaianas. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team - Havaianas. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team - Havaianas. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Art Grand Prix GP2 Driver / Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver / Williams. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari with Beat Zehnder (SUI) Sauber F1 Team Manager. 08.11.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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