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Sao Paulo GP: Friday's action in pictures

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McLaren looks like it has already stolen a march on its rivals at Interlagos, based on Friday’s Sprint qualifying, but Saturday is another day and promises more trilling action.

In the interim, here’s our collection of pictures from the opening day of running at the Sao Paulo GP.

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
James Vowles (GBR) Williams Racing Team Principal. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team Reserve Driver. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB VCARB 01. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 in the pits. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA). 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
The 1990 #27 McLaren MP4/5 of Ayrton Senna. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
The 1990 #27 McLaren MP4/5 of Ayrton Senna. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - fans in the grandstand with a large banner. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24 leaves the pits. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 leaves the pits. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren celebrates his pole position in Sprint qualifying parc ferme. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 01.11.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
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