How to Watch the 2026 Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix
04 November 2026Formula 1's globe-trotting autumn continues as the São Paulo Grand Prix, also known as the Brazilian Grand Prix, arrives at Interlagos for Round 20 of the season from 6-8 November.
With UK clocks already back on GMT and just three hours separating the UK from Brazil, sessions land in the UK afternoon and early evening, with Sunday's race a comfortable 17:00 start.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix on UK TV, including the full session schedule.
Where to watch the São Paulo Grand Prix 2026
UK viewers can follow every session from Interlagos live in two ways.
Sky Sports F1
Every minute of track action from São Paulo is live on Sky Sports F1, from opening practice on Friday through to the race on Sunday afternoon.
Sky customers can add Sky Sports to their package for the full weekend, with expert analysis, pre-race build-up and paddock interviews alongside the racing.
NOW
NOW offers the same live coverage to anyone who isn't a Sky customer.
A Sports membership includes all Sky Sports channels, while a day pass can cover just the São Paulo weekend.
Is the Brazilian Grand Prix on Channel 4?
Not live. Channel 4 reserves its live Formula 1 coverage for the British Grand Prix, so the São Paulo Grand Prix is covered with free highlights only.
Channel 4 will show highlights of Qualifying and the race on TV and its streaming service following the live coverage.
F1 TV Pro won't fill the gap for UK fans: Sky's exclusive rights keep live race streams off the platform here, though replays and highlights are available.
What time is the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix?
Lights out is at 17:00 UK time (14:00 local time in São Paulo) on Sunday, 8 November. Here's the full weekend schedule.
Date | UK Time (GMT) | Local Time (São Paulo) | Session |
Friday, 6 November | 15:30-16:30 | 12:30-13:30 | Free Practice 1 |
Friday, 6 November | 19:00-20:00 | 16:00-17:00 | Free Practice 2 |
Saturday, 7 November | 14:30-15:30 | 11:30-12:30 | Free Practice 3 |
Saturday, 7 November | 18:00-19:00 | 15:00-16:00 | Qualifying |
Sunday, 8 November | 17:00 | 14:00 | São Paulo Grand Prix |
All UK times are GMT. Local time in São Paulo is three hours behind the UK. Check F1.com or the F1 app for any late changes to the schedule.
