Brazilian Grand Prix - Formula 1 2025

Your complete guide to the Brazilian GP: race schedule, results, circuit info, and F1 history.

About the Brazilian GP

The Brazilian Grand Prix is one of Formula 1’s most iconic races, held at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, better known as Interlagos. First held in 1973, the race has delivered countless dramatic moments, from Ayrton Senna’s emotional 1991 victory to Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 last-lap title decider. Known for its passionate fans and unpredictable weather, Interlagos remains a highlight of the F1 calendar.

Brazilian GP 2025 Schedule

Session Your Time Local Time (Brazil)
Practice 1 07 Nov, 11:30 – 12:30 (UTC-3)
Sprint Qualifying 07 Nov, 15:30 – 16:14 (UTC-3)
Sprint Race 08 Nov, 11:00 – 12:00 (UTC-3)
Qualifying 08 Nov, 15:00 – 16:00 (UTC-3)
Race 09 Nov, 14:00 (UTC-3)

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Brazilian GP Fast Facts

First held 1973
Circuit Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
Location Sao Paulo, Brazil
Number of laps 71
Circuit length 4.309 km
Race distance 305.879 km
Lap record 1:10.540 – Valtteri Bottas (2018)
Most wins (driver) Alain Prost – 6
Top speed ~335 km/h

Brazilian GP Past Winners

Year Winner Team
2024 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
2023 Max Verstappen Red Bull
2022 George Russell Mercedes
2021 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
2019 Max Verstappen Red Bull
2018 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
2017 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari
2016 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes
2015 Nico Rosberg Mercedes

Brazilian GP FAQs

When is the Brazilian GP 2025?

The Brazilian Grand Prix takes place from November 7 to 9, 2025, at Interlagos in Sao Paulo.

How many laps is the Brazilian GP?

The race covers 71 laps around the 4.309 km Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace circuit.

Who holds the Brazilian GP lap record?

The lap record is 1:10.540, set by Valtteri Bottas in 2018.

Which driver has the most Brazilian GP wins?

Alain Prost holds the record with six victories at Interlagos.

Why is the Brazilian GP special?

Known for dramatic title deciders, unpredictable weather, and passionate fans, the race is one of the most historic events on the F1 calendar.

Circuit Guide – Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace (Interlagos)

The Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, is one of Formula 1’s most legendary circuits. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the track is renowned for its undulating layout, passionate fans, and a history of dramatic championship showdowns.

Measuring just 4.309 km, the circuit features a mix of high-speed straights, technical corners, and elevation changes that make it a true test for drivers. The opening “Senna S” is one of the most famous sequences in motorsport, providing overtaking opportunities right from the start.

Interlagos is also notorious for its unpredictable weather, with sudden rain showers often turning the race into a lottery. The short lap length and tight pack racing mean drama is never far away, which is why the Brazilian GP has delivered some of the sport’s most iconic moments.

Interlagos

  • Track length: 4.309 km

  • Race distance: 305.879 km (71 laps)

  • First held: 1973

  • Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

  • Corners: 15

  • Famous sections: Senna S, Curva do Sol, Junção

  • Lap record: 1:10.540 – Valtteri Bottas (2018)