Lando Norris starts on pole position ahead of Sunday's highly anticipated Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
The McLaren ace managed to cope with the torrential rain in Sao Paulo to finish fastest in qualifying on Saturday.
Beating his fellow Briton George Russell by 0.204 seconds, Norris secured his place at the front of the grid, while new world champion Kimi Antonelli will be just behind him in second after Russell's five-place grid penalty for exceeding his permitted number of engine parts.
Brazilian Grand Prix Tips Summary
Best Bet - Lando Norris to win @ 7/4
Alternative Bet - George Russell podium finish @ 6/4
Bet Builder - Max Verstappen to finish in the top 6, Charles Leclerc to finish in the top 6 & Gabriel Bortoleto to finish in the points @ 11/1
Brazilian Grand Prix Prediction
Best Bet: Lando Norris to win @ 7/4
After finishing fourth in Singapore before following that up with consecutive fifth-place finishes in the USA and Mexico, Norris has a great opportunity to return to the podium and potentially challenge for victory at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.
The McLaren driver has not finished in the top three since the Spanish Grand Prix in Round 14, but he is fancied to end that wait and secure his sixth podium finish of the season on Sunday.
Norris takes to the track in Sao Paulo with fond memories, having claimed victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix last season, so he knows exactly what it takes to get the job done at Interlagos.
McLaren's high-downforce package should suit the demands of the technical middle sector, while Norris also impressed in qualifying to put himself in a strong position.
With all those factors in his favour, the Briton looks a tempting bet to return to the top of the podium this weekend.
Alternative Bet: George Russell podium finish @ 6/4
Russell showed enough on Saturday in qualifying to suggest the Mercedes star can finish on the podium in Sao Paulo.
Not hiding his frustration that he could have secured an even faster lap time had he not been told by his engineer to abort a quicker lap before the rain became heavier at Interlagos, Russell will be fired up for Sunday’s race.
The Silver Arrows driver had no issue with the wet conditions and admitted he “loves” driving in the rain at Interlagos.
Given his performance on Saturday and potential to go even faster, Russell to finish on the podium on Sunday is worth considering at odds of 6/4.
Brazilian Grand Prix Bet Builder Tip
Max Verstappen to finish in the top 6
Charles Leclerc to finish in the top 6
Gabriel Bortoleto to finish in the points
Pays 11/1
Handed a back-of-the-grid penalty for a power unit change, Max Verstappen finds himself down in 21st place at the start of this race.
The Dutchman has pulled off remarkable performances in the rain at Interlagos in the past, none more so than his display in 2024 when he went from 17th place to taking the chequered flag in Sao Paulo.
While it might be a stretch to win this weekend, Verstappen is backed to finish in the top six, as is Charles Leclerc.
The Ferrari ace was handed a 10-place penalty for a power unit change and starts this race in 14th place.
Given his speed on Saturday, expect the Monegasque racer to work his way through the pack and he's also fancied to secure a top-six finish at Interlagos.
Completing this three-fold Bet Builder, look to Gabriel Bortoleto to finish in the points.
A native of Sao Paulo, Bortoleto knows this track and conditions better than most and the Audi driver is backed to finish in the top 10, having come home eighth last weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix.
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Key Race Stats
Max Verstappen has won three of his last four races
Verstappen has won the Brazilian Grand Prix three times previously, in 2019, 2023 and 2024
Lando Norris comes into this race having won the Brazilian Grand Prix last season
Norris has not finished on the podium since Round 14 at the Spanish Grand Prix
Verstappen went from 17th on the grid to take the chequered flag at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2024
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