SAO PAULO -- A major storm appears set to hit the Interlagos Formula 1 circuit ahead of Saturday's sprint race, which might have major ramifications on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix schedule.

Brazil's National Institute of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for storms, predicting heavy rain and high winds in the morning.

The inclement weather might extend through the day -- Formula 1 has a sprint race at 11 a.m. local time before qualifying for Sunday's grand prix at 3 p.m. local time.

The FIA confirmed to ESPN that the worst weather is estimated to hit the circuit between 6 and 9 a.m., although a spokesperson was quick to point out that expectations could change overnight.

A delay to the sprint race, where Lando Norris will start on the pole, could have an impact on the start time of

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