A sprint is a short race that covers 100 km -- or about one-third of a typical grand prix distance -- and lasts about 30 minutes. This shorter length encourages a more dynamic and less strategic race. Unlike a grand prix, a sprint race has no pit stops. Just flat-out, aggressive racing from start to finish.

Find out the full Sprint starting grid for the Brazil GP, plus global timings and where to watch the action live this weekend.

F1's sprint format is back for this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying

Here is the starting grid for the sprint race at the 2025 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The sprint race is the first session of Saturday (at 2pm UK time). Qualifying for Sunday’s grand prix takes place at 6pm UK. Lando Norris starts from the very front of the grid for the sprint race in Brazil, having claimed his maiden sprint pole.

Lewis Hamilton summoned by the FIA at the 2025 Brazil GP after a double yellow-flag breach during the sprint qualifying at Interlagos.