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Sao Paulo GP 2026: Dates, schedule, weather, UK start time and how to watch or stream F1 race at Interlagos in Brazil live on Sky Sports

Find out the race-week schedule, weather and how to watch the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos; watch Friday's practice sessions in Brazil from 3.30pm and 7pm, live on Sky Sports F1

Look back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix

After a thrilling weekend in Mexico where Kimi Antonelli was crowned world champion, Formula 1 heads straight to Brazil for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

It could be another big weekend for Mercedes as they have a chance to wrap up the Constructors' Championship, should they outscore Ferrari by three points or more in this Sunday's race.

There will be plenty of attention on Ferrari after Lewis Hamilton called for "serious talks" after he felt his team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them a one-two in Mexico.

Max Verstappen was the driver to take advantage of the Ferrari squabble and he will aim for a fourth win in five races for Red Bull.

Lando Norris won last year's Sao Paulo Grand Prix and McLaren will bring upgrades to the car this weekend, so could also be in contention for victory.

Sao Paulo GP track - Interlagos circuit layout

Interlagos is adored by every driver thanks to its undulation and character around the 2.677-mile circuit, which is one of the best for racing.

While the middle sector is very twisty, the long blast uphill from Juancao (Turn 12) all the way to the Senna S chicane at Turn 1 provides a great overtaking spot and the battle often continues down to Turn 4.

Sao Paulo GP weather at Interlagos

Sao Paulo is renowned for its unpredictable weather and thunderstorms are currently forecast for qualifying on Saturday with a chance of rain on Sunday too.

Sao Paulo GP dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1's live schedule - practice, qualifying and race

Thursday November 5
5pm: Drivers' Press Conference
8pm: Paddock Uncut

Friday November 6
3pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Practice One (session starts at 3.30pm)*
5.30pm: Team Bosses' Press Conference
6.45pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Practice Two (session starts at 7pm)
8.15pm: The F1 Show

Saturday November 7
2.15pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Practice Three (session starts at 2.30pm)*
5pm: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Qualifying build-up
6pm: SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING
8pm: Ted's Qualifying Notebook

Sunday November 8
3.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Sao Paulo GP build-up
5pm: THE SAO PAULO GRAND PRIX*
7pm: Chequered Flag: Sao Paulo City GP reaction
8pm: Ted's Notebook

*also on Sky Sports Main Event

How to watch or stream the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland

Got Sky?

TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from Practice on Friday to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix itself on Sunday November 8 at 5pm

App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app - with the option to go onboard with any driver!

Not got Sky?

Stream: Non-Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass

Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog

How to watch the Sao Paulo GP on mobile with the Sky Sports app

Sky Sports Subscribers can:

  1. Head to the 'Live' section at 3.30pm for build-up on Sunday, ahead of lights out at 5pm
  2. Tap on the Sky Sports F1 channel
  3. Sign in with your Sky iD (*you'll only need to do this once)

What is NOW?

NOW is an instant streaming service offering access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, every Sky Sports+ stream, and much more.

It's an app, so customers can sign up and stream instantly across over 60 devices. It offers contract-free membership options, so customers can cancel anytime!