6 - 8 November 2026
São Paulo GRAND PRIX ROUND 21
Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- FP1Fri 6 Nov15:3016:30
- FP2Fri 6 Nov19:0020:00
- FP3Sat 7 Nov14:3015:30
- QualifyingSat 7 Nov18:0019:00
- RaceSun 8 Nov17:0019:00
SECTORS
TURNS
FIRST GP
1973
LAPS
71
CIRCUIT LENGTH
4.309
DISTANCE
305.879
South American passion
The Autódromo José Carlos Pace, aka Interlagos, is one of F1’s shorter circuits, at 4.309km, and roughly 68% of it is taken at full throttle, making for an intense and exhilarating lap. This includes one of the most iconic sections of track on the calendar.
The run from the start line and through the first three corners, known as the Senna S turns, is a key overtaking spot that is always packed with action and ensures a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix. These three turns feature within a 43m elevation change between the highest point on the track at Turn 1 and the lowest point at Turn 5.
Despite not being the most flowing of circuits, many of the infield turns at Interlagos are medium- to high-speed and require a strong front end. This is balanced by the need for a car with a good change of direction through the slower Pinheirinho section in the middle of the lap. Here, and at Junção, good traction is vital.
McLaren has dominated the Brazilian Grand Prix with 13 victories. Nine of these have come at Interlagos, the most recent winner was Lando Norris in 2025. Undoubtedly, the most popular victories, however, were those of our Brazilian World Champions: Emerson Fittipaldi in 1974 and Ayrton Senna in 1991 and 1993.
Rather less popular with the Interlagos crowd but infinitely more dramatic was the fifth place for Lewis Hamilton in 2008, which remains arguably the most memorable climax in F1 history. In a rain-swept season finale, Hamilton passed Timo Glock on the very last corner of the final lap to win the Drivers’ Championship in only his second season.
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The Autódromo José Carlos Pace is one of F1’s shorter circuits, at 4.309km, and roughly 68% of it is taken at full throttle, making for an intense and exhilarating lap. This includes one of the most iconic sections of track on the calendar. The run from the start line and through the first three corners, know as the Senna S turns, is a key overtaking spot that is always packed with action. These three turns feature within a 43m elevation change between the highest point on the track at Turn 1 and the lowest point at Turn 5.
Drivers must also contend with several banked corners – most notably the final turn, and wide, flat kerbs, all of which present their own unique challenges. If that wasn’t already enough, the weather in São Paulo is known to be wholly unpredictable.
Now, you might not think that a place nicknamed “Land of the Drizzle” would be top of your places to visit, but Brazil’s largest city is full of culture and natural beauty, from the lively shop and restaurant-lined Paulista Avenua to the stunning foliage-filled Ibirapuera Park. And when it isn’t raining, the weather in November is nice and warm, without being overly humid.
Throughout your stay, you’re sure to encounter stunning street art and amazing food. Brazil’s barbecued meat is famous, so you’ll definitely want to sample some Picanha, but we’d also recommend trying Feijoada, a pork and black bean-based stew.
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Lewis Hamilton famously secured his first F1 World Championship with McLaren in a dramatic 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, overtaking Timo Glock in the final corners of the last lap to become the then-youngest F1 World Champion in history.
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