São Paulo Grand Prix 2026
The legendary Interlagos circuit in São Paulo, steeped in the history of Ayrton Senna and Brazilian racing passion. A short, anti-clockwise layout that consistently delivers extraordinary races.
Race Information
Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
São Paulo, Brazil
71
4.309 km
1973
Valtteri Bottas (1:10.540, 2018)
About Interlagos
Interlagos, officially the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, is one of the most iconic circuits in Formula 1 history. Located in the southern suburbs of São Paulo, the track has hosted the Brazilian Grand Prix since 1973 and is forever associated with the nation's greatest racing heroes: Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet, and above all, the legendary Ayrton Senna. The circuit's name, meaning "between the lakes," refers to the two artificial reservoirs that border the facility.
The circuit runs anti-clockwise and features significant elevation changes that make it both physically demanding and thrilling to watch. The lap starts with a plunging descent into the Senna S, a left-right chicane named after the great Brazilian champion, before climbing through a series of medium-speed corners. The long back straight allows for high speeds and overtaking opportunities into Turn 4. The final sweeping left-hander at Juncao and the uphill run through the final corner to the start-finish line create a natural amphitheatre effect where fans can see much of the circuit at once.
The weather in São Paulo is notoriously unpredictable during the November race weekend, with sudden tropical downpours capable of completely transforming the complexion of a race. These conditions have produced some of the most famous grands prix in history, including Lewis Hamilton's remarkable 2008 title-clinching drive and his incredible 2021 charge from the back of the grid to victory. The Brazilian fans bring extraordinary passion to the event, creating an atmosphere that is among the most intense and emotional on the calendar.
How to Watch the São Paulo Grand Prix
In the UK, the São Paulo Grand Prix is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV. The three-hour time difference means the race starts in the late afternoon/early evening UK time.
Channel 4 shows extended highlights. Visit our TV schedule page for session times.
International viewers can watch via F1 TV Pro, Band/Globo (Brazil), ESPN (USA), and other regional broadcasters.
Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |