What time is the Formula 1 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to Sao Paulo next for the 20th race weekend of the campaign, with Kimi Antonelli set to arrive in Brazil as this year’s World Champion.

Third place last weekend in Mexico City was enough for the Italian to become the youngest World Champion in F1 history, but he will look to add to his nine wins from his championship-winning campaign this weekend.

Mercedes can also secure the Constructors’ Championship in Brazil, but the likes of Red Bull and Ferrari could still pose a threat for Grand Prix victory after strong performances last weekend in Mexico.

Head to the RACE HUB or scroll down for more on how and when you can watch the action, along with the global start times for each session.

What time is the Sao Paulo Grand Prix?

The weekend will kick off with Free Practice 1 at 1230 local time on Friday, 6 November, followed by Free Practice 2 later that day at 1600.

A final hour of practice will begin at 1130 on Saturday, 7 November, before Qualifying gets underway at 1500. The Grand Prix itself will take place at 1400 on Sunday, 8 November.

Check out the image below to find all the global start times for Sunday’s race.

How can I watch the Sao Paulo Grand Prix?

You can enjoy coverage from every session live on F1 TV Pro (available in selected countries), which brings fans closer to the action via exclusive features like onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers’ cars, and access to both Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows.

F1 TV Pro can be streamed easily via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. F1 TV Pro is free of ad breaks and available with commentary in six languages.

Fans can also watch via F1 TV Premium, a premier service that invites fans to step into the heart of the action with the ability to watch races in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six different devices, as well as a personalised Multiview feature available on select devices with 26 different feeds to choose from.

Viewers can watch every F1 Grand Prix, F1 Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 4K Ultra HD/HDR at home, with F2, F3, F1 ACADEMY and Porsche Supercup sessions also available to watch live on the platform.

Alternatively, live timing will be available on F1.com and the F1 app across every session during the Grand Prix weekend.

Where is the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix taking place?

The Sao Paulo Grand Prix will take place at the popular Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, also known as Interlagos, which is a favourite of drivers and fans.

The current iteration of circuit has been used since 1990 and has been on the calendar every year since, apart from 2020 during COVID.

With its high-speed corners, flowing undulations and long main straight, it poses a challenge for drivers and teams, as well as offering several overtaking opportunities, noticeably into Turn 1.

What is the weather forecast in Sao Paulo?

The weekend looks like it will feature rain at various points, with many previous editions of the race taking place on a wet track.

Practice on Friday could feature heavy rain, although mostly in the morning, with Saturday set to feature thunderstorms throughout the day. The race on Sunday is also at risk of rain, although lighter in intensity.