News Summary
- The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix takes place from November 6–8 at Interlagos, with the race scheduled for Sunday at 14:00 local time.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives in Brazil as Formula 1’s newly crowned world champion, following his historic title triumph in Mexico.
- The weekend features three practice sessions and Saturday qualifying, with no sprint race, before Sunday’s 71-lap Grand Prix.
Formula 1 returns to Brazil this weekend for the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix, taking place from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November 8, at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. The race begins at 14:00 local time on Sunday, corresponding to 17:00 GMT in the United Kingdom and 12:00 EST on the United States East Coast.
The event will be the first since Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 Drivers’ World Championship in Mexico, becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1 history at 20 years old.
São Paulo Grand Prix 2026: Full weekend schedule
Unlike recent editions featuring sprint races, the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix follows a conventional weekend format, with three practice sessions and a single qualifying session.
Official São Paulo GP timetable
| Date | Session | São Paulo (BRT) | UK (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 6 | Free Practice 1 | 12:30 | 15:30 |
| Friday, Nov 6 | Free Practice 2 | 16:00 | 19:00 |
| Saturday, Nov 7 | Free Practice 3 | 11:30 | 14:30 |
| Saturday, Nov 7 | Qualifying | 15:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday, Nov 8 | Race | 14:00 | 17:00 |
All times follow Formula 1’s published event timetable and are subject to official changes.
The race is scheduled for 71 laps of the 4.309km Interlagos circuit, covering approximately 305.9km.
What time is the São Paulo GP in the US, India, Australia and New Zealand?
The Brazilian Grand Prix takes place in the afternoon in São Paulo, making it accessible during the morning in North America and late evening or early Monday in Asia and Oceania.
São Paulo GP 2026 — International race start times
| Location | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 14:00 BRT | Sunday, Nov 8 |
| London, UK | 17:00 GMT | Sunday |
| Dublin, Ireland | 17:00 GMT | Sunday |
| New York, US | 12:00 EST | Sunday |
| Toronto, Canada | 12:00 EST | Sunday |
| Chicago, US | 11:00 CST | Sunday |
| Los Angeles, US | 09:00 PST | Sunday |
| New Delhi, India | 22:30 IST | Sunday |
| Sydney, Australia | 04:00 AEDT | Monday, Nov 9 |
| Perth, Australia | 01:00 AWST | Monday |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 06:00 NZDT | Monday |
Viewers in Australia and New Zealand will watch the race on Monday morning, while Indian fans can follow the Grand Prix on Sunday evening.
Antonelli arrives as world champion for Senna tribute
The São Paulo Grand Prix will mark Antonelli’s first appearance since becoming Formula 1’s youngest world champion in Mexico.
The Mercedes driver finished third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, securing the championship with four races remaining on the scheduled calendar.
Antonelli has also confirmed that he will wear a special helmet paying tribute to Ayrton Senna, commemorating 35 years since the Brazilian’s historic 1991 victory at Interlagos.
The Italian’s number 12 creates another connection with Senna, who used the same number when winning his first championship in 1988.
What is still at stake in the 2026 F1 championship?
Although the Drivers’ Championship has been decided, several battles remain open.
Mercedes continues to lead Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship, while Red Bull and McLaren are fighting for third place.
Verstappen also moved into second in the Drivers’ standings after winning the Mexican Grand Prix, with Hamilton just two points behind.
The latest championship standings after Mexico reflect the post-race penalties issued by the FIA.
The São Paulo Grand Prix also begins a demanding final phase of the season, with Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi scheduled to follow, subject to any calendar changes.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following every session of the São Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, with breaking news, full coverage and real-time updates in its Formula 1 section.
