Rainclouds hovered ominously close to the Interlagos track as the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc challenged Max Verstappen for pole position in Sao Paulo
The $218 million deal also includes actors Rob McElhenny and Michael B. Jordan among a group of investors pumping money into the Renault-owned racing team.
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Michael B. Jordan are part of an investment group that has purchased an ownership stake in the Alpine Formula One team.