2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

Four drivers, 16 points: the fight for second reaches São Paulo.

Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Brazil · 8 Nov 2026 · Round 20 of 23

Weekend schedule

Friday6 November

12:30Practice 1
16:00Practice 2

Saturday7 November

11:30Practice 3
15:00Qualifying

Sunday8 November

14:00Race

Title fight

The fight for second

Kimi Antonelli is the 2026 champion. Mercedes can seal the teams' title this weekend, 126 points clear of Ferrari.

That leaves second. Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell and Leclerc are covered by 16 points with 4 rounds to go.

Verstappen has the form, with 108 points from the last 5 Grands Prix. Leclerc has 72, Hamilton has 61 and Russell has 39.

Run the title maths yourself →

Forecast

RaceSunday16°C92% rain
QualifyingSaturday27°C76% rain
Practice 3Saturday28°C35% rain
Practice 2Friday22°C74% rain

Highest chance of rain at any point, at the track.

Recent winners here

The circuit

4.309kmLap
15Corners
71Laps
305.9kmRace
19%Retirements
8.0sAvg win margin
Anti clockwiseDirection

Tyres and pit stops

C3 · C4 · C5Compounds
23.8sPit lane loss
19lapsSoft stint
26lapsMedium stint
12lapsHard stint

Frequently asked

Who won the São Paulo Grand Prix last year?

Lando Norris won the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix for McLaren, from pole.

What time does the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix start?

The race starts at 17:00 UTC on 8 Nov 2026, 14:00 local time at the track.

Where is the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix held?

The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix is held at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Brazil on 8 Nov 2026.