2026 São Paulo Grand Prix Travel Guide

Your guide to attending the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil on November 6-8. How to get to Interlagos, where to stay & how to buy tickets.

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Interlagos first appeared on the F1 schedule in 1973, and has been the only home of Formula 1 racing in Brazil since 1990. The circuit has hosted countless exciting races and several championship showdowns, and the F1 Sprint format has made recent editions of the event even more exciting. The São Paulo Grand Prix is Brazil’s largest annual sporting event and there’s always a carnival atmosphere in the circuit’s grandstands. Attendance has been on the rise in recent years, and tickets do sell out quickly via the official site.

São Paulo’s population has grown by over six million since F1 returned to the Interlagos circuit in the 1990s. With that growing population has come a growing number of skyscrapers dominating the São Paulo skyline. There is plenty to see on your trip to the spectacular city. From fascinating architecture, to fabulous food and massive markets, São Paulo is rich in unique cultural experiences.

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2026 São Paulo Grand Prix Tickets

Your guide to buying tickets for the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix. Full analysis of grandstands and hospitality suites at Interlagos.

Where To Stay in São Paulo

The São Paulo Grand Prix takes place at Interlagos, around 25km south of downtown São Paulo. Since the area surrounding the circuit doesn’t have much to offer tourists and is not considered particularly safe, we recommend staying in the city. Next year’s race is on November 6-8, 2026.

How to Get Around in São Paulo

When it comes to getting around in São Paulo, heavy traffic and big delays are a way of life, despite the government’s best efforts to reduce the number of cars on the congested roads. The best way to get to the circuit is to take the metro or a taxi/Uber.

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Trackside at Interlagos

Interlagos may not be the most modern circuit or the best organized race on the calendar, but these shortcomings are more than compensated by the amazing trackside atmosphere and friendly, passionate local fans. The circuit has a relatively small capacity, though new grandstands have been added to meet demand in recent years

TRACKSIDE GUIDE

Brazil F1 Facebook Group

Join our Facebook group for fans attending the São Paulo Grand Prix. Have your Interlagos questions answered by our friendly community and connect fellow F1 fans.

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Budget Planner

Brazil sells some of the cheapest tickets on the current F1 calendar, and on the ground costs in São Paulo are also quite affordable. Learn more about the cost of an F1 weekend in Brazil.

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Race Facts & History

Interlagos first appeared on the F1 schedule in 1973. Between 1978 and 1989, the Brazilian Grand Prix was held at Jacarepaguá in Rio de Janeiro, but since 1990 every running of the race has taken place at Interlagos in São Paulo. The race was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic, but returned in 2021 with the new official title of the São Paulo Grand Prix.

INTERLAGOS HISTORY

What to See & Do in Brazil

There is so much to see and do in São Paulo! While its prettier sister Rio de Janeiro has sea, sun and sand, São Paulo is hugely cultural and fabulously foodie, with a thriving club scene. Comparable to New York as Rio is to LA, this sprawling city is architecturally fascinating: edgy and very design-focused with stunning graffiti art everywhere.

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Timezone: GMT – 3 hours
Currency: Real (BRL)
Language: Portuguese
Power Sockets: Type C & N
Driving: Brazilians drive on the right. The blood alcohol limit is 0%. Don’t drink and drive.
Tap Water: Not safe to drink
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Do I Need a Tourist Visa for Brazil?

US, European, Australian, Canadian and Japanese citizens no longer need a visa for Brazil. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your intended date of entry. More information is available here.

São Paulo Weather

Brazil is mostly tropical, and São Paulo has a monsoon-influenced climate. Expect four seasons in one day here, especially in the winter months where the temperature can reach 35°C (95°F) on the same day as torrential downpours. On average, there are 11 days of rainy weather in Sao Paulo during November. You’ve seen the race in Brazil before: sometimes it’s a washout, sometimes an absolute scorcher!

Safety

Some of the world’s highest crime rates are seen in Brazil, and São Paulo is no exception. Remaining vigilant at all times whilst out and about in Brazil is absolutely imperative. Avoid wandering around anywhere looking lost, avoid traveling alone, and keep your wits about you. Pick pockets are active in the city, so keep all expensive possessions well hidden (or leave them at home) and avoid carrying large sums of cash. Never enter a favela, even if invited. Be warned that the road from the train station to the Interlagos circuit borders a favela.

Language

The official language of Brazil is Portuguese, and English is not widely spoken. Don’t expect taxi or bus drivers to understand any English, so plan your journeys ahead and either write down the address of your destination or be ready to point to the address of your destination in a guide book. All taxi drivers will understand the word ‘autodromo’ if you decide to take a cab to Interlagos.

Money

Brazil’s currency is the real (R$ or BRL ), which is divided into 100 centavos. Brazil has more ATMs than any country in the world, but they’re not always available 24 hours a day for safety reasons. Speak to your bank before you travel to Brazil as some bank networks are not compatible with overseas debit and credit cards. If in doubt, look for an ATM with your card logo on it. Withdrawal limits tend to be around R$1000 per day.

São Paulo Grand Prix FAQ

The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix will be held at Interlagos on November 6-8.

Ticket sales for the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix began in November 2025. Learn more in our Ticket Buying Guide.

For affordable views and a great atmosphere, it’s hard to go past grandstand A on the bend leading to the start-finish straight (though this is grandstand is uncovered). Amongst the more expensive covered grandstands at Interlagos, grandstand M, D & H overlooking the first turn and opening Senna Esses are recommended. Learn more in our Interlagos Ticket Buying Guide.

There’s not many places to stay near the track and safety is an issue. As a result, we recommend staying in one of the central areas of the city such as Morumbi, Jardins or near Paulista Avenue. Learn more in our Accommodation Guide.

The best way to get to Interlagos is to take the metro. Taking a taxi or Uber is also an option, but you will be at the mercy of the city’s terrible traffic congestion. Learn more in our Getting Around Guide.

The São Paulo Grand Prix offers some of the cheapest tickets of the season, though lower-priced categories sell out fast. On the ground costs in São Paulo are also quite affordable, though international chain hotels are expensive on race weekend. Learn more in Budget Planner.

A public pit lane walk is not held at Interlagos. F1 Experiences offers an exclusive pit lane walk for selected guests on Thursday afternoon/evening as part of the “F1 Experiences Live” event. Guests in the Formula 1 Paddock Club hospitality suite can take part in up to two daily pit lane walks from Friday to Sunday. Learn more in Trackside.

São Paulo will not be holding an F1 Sprint race in 2026.

Not yet confirmed. Support categories at the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix were the Porsche Sprint Challenge Brazil, Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil & F4 Brazilian Championship. Learn more in Trackside.

Trackside concerts by international artists are not held at the São Paulo Grand Prix, though local acts and DJs perform on the stage in the Fan Zone. Please note that a separate ticket is required for access to the Fan Zone, which is located adjacent to the circuit near the gokart track named after Ayrton Senna. Learn more in Trackside.

São Paulo Grand Prix News

304,000 Attend 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Attendance grew by 12,000 at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, reaching over 300,000 for the first time in the Interlagos circuit’s history.

2026 F1 Calendar Revealed

Formula 1 has unveiled the 24-race calendar for its 2026 season, beginning in Australia on March 8 and ending in Abu Dhabi on December 6.

Attendance Nears 300,000 at 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix

291,717 fans passed through the circuit gates at Interlagos over the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix weekend. It was a new record figure for the Brazilian race.

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About Brazil & São Paulo

Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world by both population (over 200 million) and area (8.5 million square kilometers). Boasting a 7500km eastern coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil is known for its diverse landscape, which includes the epic Amazon rainforest and Iguaçu Falls as well as the infinite skyscrapers of São Paulo, the colorful colonial beauty of Salvador, and the sheer energy of the annual Carnaval festivals of Rio de Janeiro, Olinda, and Recife.

São Paulo is the capital city of São Paulo state, the wealthiest municipality in Brazil as well as the most densely populated. São Paulo is a bustling, urban jungle and home to the Brazilian Stock Exchange: a sprawling and cosmopolitan metropolis with a diverse population and staggering architecture. People from the city are known as paulistanos, whilst paulistas are people from the wider state of São Paulo. The city is colloquially known as Sampa or Terra da Garoa (land of drizzle).