F1 São Paulo GP 2026: Autódromo José Carlos Pace

Length

4.309 km

Laps

Distance

305.879 km

Corners

DRS Zones

Top Speed

320 km/h

First GP

1973

Location

São Paulo

About the Circuit

Known as Interlagos ('between the lakes'), this legendary circuit runs anti-clockwise through hilly terrain in São Paulo's suburbs. The combination of elevation changes, a long uphill start/finish straight, and the challenging Senna S create demanding conditions. The passionate Brazilian fans and unpredictable weather have produced countless dramatic season-ending races.

Anti-clockwise directionHilly terrainSenna S cornerUnpredictable weatherLegendary atmosphere

Recent winners and famous corners

Recent Winners

Last 10

2025Lando NorrisMcLaren
2024Max VerstappenRed Bull
2023Max VerstappenRed Bull
2022George RussellMercedes
2021Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2019Max VerstappenRed Bull
2018Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2017Sebastian VettelFerrari
2016Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2015Nico RosbergMercedes

Famous Corners

Turns 1–2Senna S

Named after Ayrton Senna. A downhill left-right sequence that's the most famous corner pairing at Interlagos and the primary lap-one battleground.
Turn 3Curva do Sol

A long, flat-out right-hander leading onto the back straight. Rewards a clean Senna S exit and sets up the run down to Descida do Lago.
Turn 4Descida do Lago

The Lakeside Descent — a fast, downhill left-hander that requires bravery to commit fully with the kerbs unsettling the car on entry.
Turn 12Junção

A long left-hander that connects the lower section of the circuit back to the uphill start/finish straight. The exit is critical because traction sets up the entire main straight slipstream.