I agree, what about the stress on engine and gearbox, he has had some braking issues and electrical issues.
I wouldn't take $1.20 as a value bet.
If they change the engine or gearbox and he has to start from the pits, Nico can win for sure.
Nico made one mistake in USA in that he didn't adjust the downforce on his front wing like Hamilton did. That made a big difference.
At the rate the turbos are spinning, turbo failure is a big possibility, let alone the other components.

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shame about the weather, the famous old Interlagos circuit usually produces phenomenal racing

Final Positions after Qualifying:

1 Nico Rosberg (Ger) Mercedes GP
2 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP
3 Felipe Massa (Bra) Williams
4 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Williams
5 Jenson Button (Gbr) McLaren
6 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Red Bull
7 Kevin Magnussen (Den) McLaren
8 Fernando Alonso (Spa) Ferrari
9 Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) Red Bull
10 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Ferrari
11 Esteban Gutierrez (Mex) Sauber-Ferrari
12 Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Force India
13 Adrian Sutil (Ger) Sauber-Ferrari
14 Daniil Kvyat (Rus) Scuderia Toro Rosso
15 Romain Grosjean (Fra) Lotus F1 Team
16 Jean-Eric Vergne (Fra) Scuderia Toro Rosso
17 Sergio Perez (Mex) Force India
18 Pastor Maldonado (Ven) Lotus F1 Team

Very interesting to see the gap between Vettel and Ricciardo.

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Daniel very disappointed with 9th, was hoping to be in the top 5

Needless to say, he will probably race with his cajones in his hands as usual and sling his red bull up as close to the lead as possible. Wouldn't put a podium past him in this one, Sands.

Cheers LG

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Absolutely!

Looks like the rain came in the evening each day instead of during the day!

Current update shows a reduced 30% chance of rain for the race.

Nico topped every practice session and took pole position _just_. Lewis probably could have grabbed it if not for 2 mistakes in the last two of three corners.

Ricciardo has been struggling all weekend compared to Vettel, the latter being quite quick around Interlagos.
Historically Interlagos is one of, if not the worst circuit for him. Will be interesting to see if he can hold onto Nico.

Massa was a potential for pole - I'd think he, or team-mate Bottas, are a chance at splitting the Mercedes pair.

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Brazilian GP: Final standings

1.Rosberg (Mercedes)
2.Hamilton (Mercedes)
3.Massa (Williams)
4.Button (McLaren)
5.Vettel (Red Bull)
6.Alonso (Ferrari)
7.Raikkonen (Ferrari)
8.Hülkenberg (Force India)
9.Magnussen (McLaren)
10.Bottas (Williams)

Daniel Ricciardo retired with suspension failure
Ricciardo battled on with a front-left suspension failure but pulled the pin on the 40th lap