SHORT LAP. BIG CONSEQUENCES.
INTERLAGOSAutódromo José Carlos Pace
One lap to get it right. A whole hillside watching. From the Senna S to that relentless climb back to the line, this is a circuit that rarely lets a race settle.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:10.540QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:07.281THE NAME BEHIND THE TRACK
José Carlos PaceThe São Paulo-born José Carlos Pace won his home Grand Prix here in 1975. The circuit carries his name.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts · Honda circuit guide. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
SENNA S → RETA OPOSTA
Make the opening count.
The braking zone into Turn 1 is a major passing opportunity. The road falls through the Senna S, then Turn 3 feeds the back straight. Stay close here and Turn 4 gives you another chance.
THE INFIELD
Now the rhythm changes.
Fast Turns 6 and 7 lead into the tighter middle section. The slow Bico de Pato at Turn 10 interrupts the flow before the lap opens out again.
JUNÇÃO → THE LINE
Get the exit right.
Turn 12 launches the long uphill run through the final corners. A poor exit leaves you exposed all the way back to the first braking zone.
São Paulo, on your clock.
6 November – 8 November 2026
ROUND 20| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 6 Nov | 12:30 | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri 6 Nov | 16:00 | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat 7 Nov | 11:30 | — |
| Qualifying | Sat 7 Nov | 15:00 | — |
| Race | Sun 8 Nov | 14:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: America/Sao_Paulo · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Regular Line 9–Esmeralda trains serve Autódromo station. The event’s express service has its own arrangements. Check the organiser’s current route and the gate printed on your ticket.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
Grandstand A offers views across the infield and the run towards the start/finish straight. Grandstand M puts you near the opening corner and Senna S.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
