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Need what time each Interlagos session starts where you live? This page is the timezone companion for the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix — MSC Cruises Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2026 at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November.
For where to stream legally (US Apple TV, UK Sky/NOW, Brazil Globo/SporTV, and everywhere else), use our full how to watch the 2026 São Paulo GP guide. Rights maps stay in How to Watch F1 by Region and F1 TV vs Regional Broadcasters.
Official note from Formula 1: São Paulo is 3 hours behind UTC, and the timetable is subject to change.
Quick answer
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| When is the race? | Sunday 8 November 2026, 14:00 local (BRT, UTC−3) → 17:00 GMT / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT / 11:00 CT / 18:00 CET · 01:00 Monday HKT · 04:00 Monday AEDT · 22:30 IST Sunday |
| Sprint weekend? | No — traditional FP1, FP2, FP3, qualifying, Grand Prix only |
| Circuit / distance | Autódromo José Carlos Pace · 4.309 km · 71 laps or 120 minutes |
| Where to watch? | São Paulo GP how-to-watch + how to watch hub |
No F1 Sprint in 2026 at Interlagos
Formula 1’s published weekend list is First Practice, Second Practice, Third Practice, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix — there is no F1 Sprint or Sprint Shootout on the official timetable.
Ferrari’s race preview puts it plainly: unlike last year’s Sprint, São Paulo 2026 runs a traditional format with three free practices before Saturday qualifying.
You may still see Porsche Sprint Challenge Brazil (and other support races) on the promoter grid. Those are not an F1 Sprint weekend.
Sources: Formula 1 full timetable · Ferrari São Paulo 2026 preview · McLaren session list
Master schedule — Americas & Europe
Local times match Formula 1’s published timetable. Converted columns use early-November standard time where applicable:
- BRT = UTC−3 (São Paulo)
- UK GMT = UTC+0
- US ET = EST, UTC−5 · US CT = CST, UTC−6 · US PT = PST, UTC−8 (U.S. clocks already off daylight saving after the first Sunday in November 2026)
- CET = UTC+1 (Europe usually on winter time by early November)
| Session | Local BRT (UTC−3) | UK (GMT) | US ET | US CT | US PT | CET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 — Fri 6 Nov | 12:30–13:30 | 15:30–16:30 | 10:30–11:30 | 09:30–10:30 | 07:30–08:30 | 16:30–17:30 |
| FP2 — Fri 6 Nov | 16:00–17:00 | 19:00–20:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 13:00–14:00 | 11:00–12:00 | 20:00–21:00 |
| FP3 — Sat 7 Nov | 11:30–12:30 | 14:30–15:30 | 09:30–10:30 | 08:30–09:30 | 06:30–07:30 | 15:30–16:30 |
| Qualifying — Sat 7 Nov | 15:00–16:00 | 18:00–19:00 | 13:00–14:00 | 12:00–13:00 | 10:00–11:00 | 19:00–20:00 |
| Race — Sun 8 Nov | 14:00 | 17:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 | 09:00 | 18:00 |
Race lights-out = 17:00 UTC Sunday. Race window on the official grid is listed through 16:00 local (71 laps or 120 minutes).
Primary sources: F1 São Paulo timetable · F1 Brazil 2026 event hub · F1 “what time / how to watch” · McLaren São Paulo GP 2026
Asia & Australia conversions
Same UTC anchors as above. HKT = UTC+8 · AEDT = UTC+11 in November · IST = UTC+5:30.
| Session | UTC | HKT | AEDT | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 — Fri 6 Nov | 15:30–16:30 | 23:30 Fri – 00:30 Sat | 02:30–03:30 Sat | 21:00–22:00 Fri |
| FP2 — Fri 6 Nov | 19:00–20:00 | 03:00–04:00 Sat | 06:00–07:00 Sat | 00:30–01:30 Sat |
| FP3 — Sat 7 Nov | 14:30–15:30 | 22:30–23:30 Sat | 01:30–02:30 Sun | 20:00–21:00 Sat |
| Qualifying — Sat 7 Nov | 18:00–19:00 | 02:00–03:00 Sun | 05:00–06:00 Sun | 23:30 Sat – 00:30 Sun |
| Race — Sun 8 Nov | 17:00 | 01:00 Monday | 04:00 Monday | 22:30 Sunday |
Alarm tip: Hong Kong and east-coast Australia watch the Grand Prix in the small hours Monday. Set the alarm from the UTC 17:00 Sunday anchor, not from a US feed time.
Where to watch (short pointer)
This article is start times only. Legal feeds differ by country:
- Full weekend brief → How to Watch the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix (Interlagos)
- Country-by-country map → How to Watch F1 by Region (2026)
- Stack comparison → F1 TV vs Regional Broadcasters (2026)
- All watch guides → how to watch hub
Official lookup tables: Formula 1 Broadcast Information and F1 TV Location Availability. High-level market notes from our how-to-watch page: Apple TV in the U.S.; Sky Sports F1 / NOW (plus Channel 4 highlights path) in the UK & Ireland; Globo / SporTV / Globoplay in Brazil. Confirm listings in your own apps before Friday — we do not hard-code prices here.
FAQ
What time is the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix in the US?
Sunday 8 November, 14:00 local = 12:00 Eastern (ET), 11:00 Central (CT), 09:00 Pacific (PT). Qualifying Saturday is 13:00 ET / 12:00 CT / 10:00 PT.
What time is the race in the UK?
17:00 GMT Sunday 8 November. Qualifying is 18:00–19:00 GMT Saturday.
What time is the race in Hong Kong?
01:00 Monday 9 November HKT (race is still Sunday afternoon in São Paulo). Qualifying starts 02:00 Sunday HKT.
What time is the race in Australia?
04:00 Monday 9 November AEDT (eastern daylight time in November). Qualifying 05:00–06:00 Sunday AEDT.
What time is the race in India?
22:30 IST Sunday 8 November. Qualifying straddles 23:30 Saturday – 00:30 Sunday IST.
Is the 2026 São Paulo GP a Sprint weekend?
No. Official F1 sessions are FP1, FP2, FP3, qualifying, and the Grand Prix. Ferrari notes the return to a traditional format unlike last year’s Sprint.
How long is the race?
Formula 1 lists the Grand Prix as 71 laps or 120 minutes on the 4.309 km Interlagos circuit (race distance 305.879 km on the event hub).
Could session times still move?
Yes. Formula 1 marks the timetable subject to change. Re-check the official timetable and event page before you travel or set overnight alarms.
Related guides
- How to Watch the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix (Interlagos)
- How to watch hub
- How to Watch F1 by Region (2026)
- F1 TV vs Regional Broadcasters (2026)
Sources
- Formula 1 — MSC Cruises Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2026 full timetable
- Formula 1 — São Paulo / Brazil 2026 race hub
- Formula 1 — What time is the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
- McLaren Racing — São Paulo Grand Prix 2026
- Ferrari — São Paulo Grand Prix 2026 preview (traditional format vs last year’s Sprint)
- Formula 1 — F1 Broadcast Information
- Formula 1 Help — F1 TV Location Availability