The 2025 Formula One World Championship heads to Brazil this weekend for the São Paulo Grand Prix, the 21st round of the season. The race will take place at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) from Friday, 7 November to Sunday, 9 November.
This weekend uses the Sprint format, which changes the normal schedule. Friday features one practice session and sprint qualifying. Saturday will have the sprint race and qualifying for the Grand Prix. The main race on Sunday will cover 71 laps of the 4.309 km circuit.
Interlagos is one of the shorter tracks on the calendar but is known for elevation changes, fast corners, and overtaking opportunities. At 782 meters above sea level, it is the second-highest track in F1.
In the drivers’ championship, Lando Norris leads with 357 points, followed closely by Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen is third with 321 points. In the constructors’ standings, McLaren holds first place, while Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull compete closely for second.
Weather conditions may affect the weekend, as São Paulo’s late-year rainy season could bring wet sessions for practice, sprint, and the main race.
Fans can expect fast-paced action, strategic battles, and potential surprises, making the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix a key weekend in the F1 season.
