Formula 1 Weekend in São Paulo: Times and Key Details

São Paulo, Brazil – The 2025 Formula 1 season continues this weekend at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace for the São Paulo Grand Prix. The event marks the 21st race of the season, set to begin with Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying on Friday, November 7.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing leads into the event as the championship driver, just one point ahead of his teammate, Lando Norris of McLaren. Oscar Piastri, also in contention, is close behind with a competitive points total. The stakes are high with only four races left in the season, where every point matters.

The weekend’s timetable includes Free Practice 1 on Friday from 14:30 to 15:30 GMT, followed by Sprint Qualifying from 18:30 to 19:14 GMT. On Saturday, the Sprint race will take place at 14:00 GMT, with Qualifying set for 18:00 GMT. The Grand Prix itself will start on Sunday at 17:00 GMT.

This year’s São Paulo Grand Prix is also set against a backdrop of unpredictable weather. A yellow alert for thunderstorms is issued for Saturday, while Sunday is expected to be cooler with possible light rain, which could impact the race.

The circuit, known for its challenging layout and passionate crowd, first entered the F1 calendar in 1973. The race covers 71 laps of the 4.3 km circuit. Notable past winners have included Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.

The excitement leading into the race builds as fans anticipate a fierce showdown on the track, especially given the recent close competition among the top drivers.

As the race approaches, fans can expect to watch the event live through various broadcasters such as ESPN in the U.S. and Sky Sports F1 in the UK. Local commentary will be available through platforms like BBC Radio 5 Live.