The 5 drivers most likely to qualify fastest in Brazil

As the Formula 1 grid heads to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, betting markets for qualifying highlight an intensely competitive field where pole positions have been shared among six different drivers over the last seven rounds. Max Verstappen remains the bookmakers' favorite for pole at 6/4 despite missing out on the top spot in recent races, while newly crowned World Champion Kimi Antonelli is closely behind at 5/2. Ferrari's strong momentum continues to influence the odds, with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc priced at 5/1 following Hamilton's breakthrough pole for the team in Mexico City. Meanwhile, George Russell edges ahead of Lando Norris in the qualifying market at 12/1, reflecting his strong single-lap pace this season as experts analyze the contenders for Saturday's grid-deciding session.