Weather Forecast for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to the Autódromo José Carlos Pace for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Drivers and teams should prepare for potentially challenging weather conditions over the race weekend.
Background from 2024
The 2024 event was notably impacted by heavy rain. Max Verstappen impressively climbed from 17th on the grid to win the race, while Alpine celebrated a surprise double podium with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.
Weekend Overview
This year, there is again a risk of showers at Interlagos, with air temperatures expected to be slightly cooler on race day.
Friday, November 7 – Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying
- Conditions: Partly to mostly cloudy morning, most likely dry.
- Afternoon: Increasingly unsettled weather with a chance of showers, possibly thunderstorms in the evening.
- Light north-westerly winds bringing showers from the hills.
- Temperature: FP1 around 25°C, Sprint Qualifying reaching up to 28°C.
- Chance of rain: 40%
- Confidence in the forecast: Low
Saturday, November 8 – Sprint Race and Qualifying
- Conditions: Very unsettled atmosphere with a high chance of showers, possibly with thunderstorms in the morning.
- The likelihood of rain decreases somewhat in the afternoon.
- Strong westerly winds expected, with gusts up to 75 kph possible.
Max Verstappen's 2024 victory was a remarkable recovery from P17, while Alpine's double podium surprised many.
Teams and fans should stay alert to possible weather changes that could influence strategies and race outcomes.
Author's summary: The 2025 Sao Paulo GP weekend is set for unsettled weather with showers likely, echoing last year’s challenging conditions that tested drivers' skills and strategies.