2026 Sao Paulo GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Formula 1 arrives at Interlagos with one title already settled
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Formula 1 lands in Brazil for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the latest stop in a championship that is entering its final stages.
Interlagos provides the setting for the 21st round of the 2026 season, with the familiar challenges of its undulating layout and unpredictable weather likely to keep teams and drivers on their toes.
The weekend follows the traditional format, with practice and qualifying spread across Friday and Saturday before Sunday’s grand prix
For those planning to follow the action, here is the complete Sao Paulo GP weekend schedule, including session start times, live TV coverage, streaming options and free-to-air highlights in the UK.
2026 Sao Paulo GP F1 start times, streaming & TV schedule
Times are GMT throughout the weekend
Friday, November 6
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 3.30pm | 3pm, Sky Sports F1 | — |
| Practice 2 | 7pm | 6.45pm, Sky Sports F1 | — |
Saturday, November 7
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 2.30pm | 2.15pm, Sky Sports F1 | — |
| GP Qualifying | 6pm | 5pm, Sky Sports F1 | 11.05pm, Channel 4 |
Sunday, November 8
| Session | Session start time | Live TV coverage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Grand Prix | 5pm | 3.30pm, Sky Sports F1 | 10pm, Channel 4 |
How to watch F1: Sao Paulo GP broadcast & streaming guide
Formula 1 heads to Interlagos for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the latest round of the 2026 championship following last weekend’s race in Mexico City, where Kimi Antonelli was crowned world champion.
The Brazilian weekend returns to the traditional format, with two practice sessions on Friday, a final hour of practice on Saturday followed by qualifying. Sunday’s race takes place on November 8, with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix scheduled to start at 5pm GMT.
Live TV
Sky Sports F1 will broadcast every session of the Sao Paulo GP weekend live, starting with Friday’s opening practice session at 3.30pm GMT and concluding with Sunday’s race.
Viewers can follow all three practice sessions, qualifying and the grand prix itself. Sky’s coverage begins ahead of each session, with build-up from 3pm on Friday for FP1, 6.45pm for FP2, 2.15pm on Saturday for final practice and 5pm for qualifying. Sunday’s race coverage starts at 3.30pm.
Sky Sports Main Event will also show selected parts of the weekend, including the grand prix.
Live stream
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the Sao Paulo GP live through the Sky Sports app or Sky Go, depending on their subscription. The app also gives viewers access to onboard camera feeds, offering the chance to follow the race from individual drivers’ cockpits.
For those without Sky, NOW provides an alternative, with live access to Sky Sports channels through either a Day Membership or a cancel-anytime Month Membership.
The official F1 app is another useful companion throughout the weekend, offering live timing, results and updates from every session. However, UK users cannot access live video coverage through the app.
Highlights
Channel 4 will once again provide free-to-air coverage for fans who cannot follow the Sao Paulo GP live.
Qualifying highlights are scheduled for 11.05pm on Saturday, November 7, while the race highlights will be shown at 10pm on Sunday, November 8.