Official 2025 Brazil Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[Piginapoke]

After Lando's best F1 weekend yet we're at Interlagos, Brazil for a Sprint Weekend at a classic circuit. Weather is always a factor here and the race is rarely dull (see last year!).

We're at the sharp end of the WDC and it will be interesting to see if Oscar can find some form or if Lando can maintain the standard he set in Mexico. The two circuits have some similarities and Interlagos is at altitude, so the McLaren MCL39 should like it here and the medium/fast corners. Max though is mighty at Interlagos.

Lando is on a roll and is my tip for the win again. It's going to be close though.

Here's to a great race.

Date(s): Friday 7 to Sunday 9 November 2025.

UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1. Channel 4 is showing highlights of all competitive sessions.





2024 Highlights: Max win, Stroll idiocy on parade lap, miracle Alpine result

https://youtu.be/QGTErgNcpDM?si=CadAfLeBFLt46cob

Tyres:

Medium compounds: C2 C3 C4



2024 Result:

Edited by Piginapoke on Monday 3rd November 09:44

Edited by Piginapoke on Wednesday 5th November 06:29

[PRO5T]

I'm going for some rain and a Max/Red Bull master class.

[595Heaven]

Yep, think a bit of rain and a Max victory.

[Heathwood]

Isn’t Max taking a new power unit here? 5 place grid drop but a fresh engine. Max made Lando, in fact everyone, look like amateurs here last year IIRC. I reckon we might see more of the same this coming weekend, especially if the weather’s anything less than perfect.

[Still Mulling]

Yes!

Thanks, PiaP I do love Brazil. Here's hoping for mixed conditions and a thrilling GP

[thegreenhell]

This is the current forecast

[mrdelazouch]

Heathwood said:

Isn t Max taking a new power unit here? 5 place grid drop but a fresh engine.

That was last year.

[mrdelazouch]

I think Piastri will do well, in Mexico he had a solid and uneventful race considering what was happening around him, so I suspect that he will be quietly confident.

[Smollet]

For some reason I’ve gone for Eclair. It’s time he was due a win

[Derek Smith]

Thanks, PiaP. Despite the obvious problems with the layout, the drainage and such, I like the circuit. We've had some great races here. Last race, last lap, last corner for the WDC. It was a Boys' Own storyline.

[Heathwood]

mrdelazouch said:

Heathwood said:

Isn t Max taking a new power unit here? 5 place grid drop but a fresh engine.

That was last year.

Ah crap, don’t tell me I’ve been clickbaited into some site spouting year old news!

[mrdelazouch]

Heathwood said:

Ah crap, don t tell me I ve been clickbaited into some site spouting year old news!

Most likely, recently there was quite a lot old rehashed F1 videos on YT.

[PhilAsia]

I like Brazil too. Hoping for a good race, without FIA assistance please...

[Jayho]

Looking forward to it. I do think Hamilton could have a good sprint race, qualifier and a podium in the main race. He would want to put last weekend behind him and focus on this race. He's seen quite a bit of success in Brazil historically, and has quite a deep routed connection with Brazil (massive fan of Senna and first WDC came in Brazil).

I think a win for him would probably be stretching it, but personally I would love to see him on the steps.

[kambites]

I'm hoping for Verstappen > Piastri > Norris to keep things as interesting as possible, but I think I'm expecting Verstappen > Norris > Piastri.

[jimmsy]

PhilAsia said:

I like Brazil too. Hoping for a good race, without FIA assistance please...

I agree, it would be great if they stopped holding Max back!

[jimmsy]

kambites said:

I'm hoping for Verstappen > Piastri > Norris to keep things as interesting as possible, but I think I'm expecting Verstappen > Norris > Piastri.

Depends on how the Merc is feeling, but Russell might get in the mix for some fun.

[Mark-C]

jimmsy said:

kambites said:

I'm hoping for Verstappen > Piastri > Norris to keep things as interesting as possible, but I think I'm expecting Verstappen > Norris > Piastri.

Depends on how the Merc is feeling, but Russell might get in the mix for some fun.

That's my thinking too so Verstappen, Norris, Russell ...

Always look forward to Brazil because it's old school and the time difference works for me.

[PhilAsia]

jimmsy said:

PhilAsia said:

I like Brazil too. Hoping for a good race, without FIA assistance please...

I agree, it would be great if they stopped holding Max back!

Your turgid pressure is not really my thing mate. Please move on..!

[jimmsy]

PhilAsia said:

Your turgid pressure is not really my thing mate. Please move on..!