F1 Brazil Schedule (2026): Race Dates, Session Times, and More

Full 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix Schedule

There are three support series taking to the track alongside Formula 1: F4 Brazilian Championship, Porsche Sprint Challenge Brazil, and Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil.

Here are the dates and times for all practice, qualifying, and race sessions at the Brazilian GP in São Paulo.

Note: F1 and its race organizers may update the schedule at their discretion due to on-track incidents or other delays. Check Formula 1’s site and social media for any last-minute updates.

Heading to the race in person? Read more of our guides:

• Best fan zones, events, concerts, and entertainment
• Bag policy: what you can and can’t bring
• Top things to eat, see, and do in São Paulo
• Getting to Interlagos
• Interesting facts about the Brazilian GP

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Brazilian GP Schedule

What support series are racing at the Brazilian GP?

F4 Brazilian Championship, Porsche Sprint Challenge Brazil, and Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil will compete at this year’s Brazilian GP alongside Formula 1.

F4 Brazilian Championship is a single-seater racing championship in Brazil that helps young drivers progress from karting toward Formula 1. Porsche Sprint Challenge Brazil features older 991.2-generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, while Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil, the country’s premier Porsche one-make championship, uses the newer 992 generation.

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What time are the concerts and events?

As part of the F1 Brazil program, several acts are scheduled to perform, including João Gomes and Matuê on Friday, Os Paralamas do Sucesso on Saturday, and IZA on Sunday. You can find information about the schedule for events and artist performances by reading our full Brazilian GP on-track and off-track events guide.

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When are the press conferences for the Brazilian GP?

Drivers and selected senior representatives from F1 teams will speak to the media during the race weekend. Here’s the schedule in São Paulo Local Time (BRT):

• Teams’ Press Conference on Friday, Nov. 6, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
• Post-Qualifying Press Conference on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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What’s the timetable for driver and team principal interviews?

There are driver and team principal interviews planned throughout the weekend in the F1 Fan Zone at the Ayrton Senna Kart Track, beside Interlagos Circuit. For a detailed breakdown of what to expect and when, read our guide on F1 Brazil fan zones and events.

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What times are the car and drivers’ presentation and parade?

The F1 Car Presentation takes place on Friday, November 6, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (BRT), while the Historic Cars Parade takes place on the same day, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The F1 Drivers’ Parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.

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When should I arrive at the circuit?

We recommend that you arrive at least one hour before the session you plan to watch. That way, you’ll have enough time to get through security checks and find your seat. To learn more about security screening and how to avoid delays at the gate, review our Brazilian GP bag policy guide.

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How can I watch the Brazilian Grand Prix from home?

There are many ways for fans around the world to live stream Formula 1, including Apple TV, Sky Sports, and Formula 1’s own F1 TV. Refer to our ‘where to watch F1’ guide for more information.

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Let’s Help You Get Ready for the Grand Prix

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