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Race weekend · Updated 23 August 2026

São Paulo Grand Prix 2026 schedule

Every published Formula 1 session time for São Paulo, shown in UTC and local time.

SessionUTCSão Paulo
Practice 115:3012:30
Practice 219:0016:00
Practice 314:3011:30
Qualifying18:0015:00
Race17:0014:00

São Paulo uses Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3). Recheck the official timetable in race week.

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The five Formula 1 sessions

6–8 November 2026 currently follows the standard format: two Friday practices, final practice and qualifying on Saturday, then the Grand Prix on Sunday.

02

Use São Paulo time at the venue

The table converts Formula 1's UTC schedule into local time. São Paulo uses Brasília Time (BRT, UTC−3). Recheck the official timetable in race week.

03

Support schedules come later

Gates, support races, fan-zone appearances and entertainment are separate from the championship timetable. Use the final organiser programme for the complete day.

Primary sources

Operational facts are checked against the organiser, government, FIA or Formula 1. External links open the controlling source.