Round 21 of 24

Brazilian Grand Prix

São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷

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Race Weekend

Weekend Starts

Friday, 6 November 2026

Race Day

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Race Time

16:00:00 (UK)

Sprint

No

Days Until Race

237 days

About

Interlagos (Autódromo José Carlos Pace) is a classic "old-school" circuit that runs counter-clockwise. Constructed in 1940, it is famous for its undulating terrain and the Senna S (Turns 1 and 2). It has hosted many of F1's most dramatic title deciders (like Hamilton in 2008). The track is short, intense, and features many elevation changes that make it a favorite for both drivers and fans.

Circuit Information

Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
Circuit Type

Track

Circuit Length

4.309 km

Number of Turns

15 turns

Grandstands
Grandstand M (Main Straight), Grandstand A (Subida dos Boxes), and Grandstand G (The long back straight).

Location

Located in the Interlagos district of São Paulo, "between lakes" (Lagoa dos Ingleses and Lagoa de Itapecerica). São Paulo is a massive concrete jungle known for its world-class gastronomy and the "Paulista" hustle.
Location fact
The track is built on unstable soil, which leads to its famous "bumps" that teams struggle to manage every year.
Address

Av. Sen. Teotônio Vilela, 261 - São Paulo, SP, Brazil

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: -23.701400°

Longitude: -46.697200°

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Travel Information

Airlines: Fly into Guarulhos (GRU) or the more central Congonhas (CGH) for domestic links.

Trains: Take the CPTM Train Line 9 (Esmeralda) to Autódromo Station. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the gates.

Roads: Marginal Pinheiros is the main access road, but traffic is notoriously heavy.

Local Transport: The train is highly recommended. On race day, there are also "CPTM Express" trains that run directly from the city center.

Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather

Fan Culture: Pure passion. The Brazilians treat F1 like football, with singing, chanting, and air horns throughout the weekend.

Best Viewing: Grandstand A provides a view of the high-speed climb out of the final corner and the start/finish line.

Weather: Famously unpredictable. It can be blistering heat one moment and a tropical thunderstorm the next.

UK TV Times
Sky Sports F1
Session Date On Air Start
Practice 1 Fri 6 Nov 15:00 15:30
Practice 2 Fri 6 Nov 18:45 19:00
Practice 3 Sat 7 Nov 14:15 14:30
Qualifying Sat 7 Nov 17:00 18:00
Grand Prix Sun 8 Nov 15:30 17:00

All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.

Full 2026 TV Schedule
Quick Facts
  • Country:
    Brazil 🇧🇷
  • Nearest City:
    São Paulo
  • Track Type:
    Track Circuit
  • Round:
    21 of 24