Autódromo José Carlos Pace
São Paulo Grand Prix (round 21, 2026-11-08) at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo, Brazil: 4.31 km, 71 laps, 15 corners, first grand prix 1973. Lap record 1:10.540 by Valtteri Bottas (2018). Track map and strategy notes.
- Event
- São Paulo Grand Prix
- Round
- 21 of 24
- Date
- 2026-11-08
- Location
- São Paulo, Brazil
- First grand prix
- 1973
- Corners
- 15
- Lap length
- 4.31 km
- Race distance
- 71 laps
- Circuit type
- Permanent circuit
- Race lap record
- 1:10.540, Valtteri Bottas (2018)
- 2025 winner
- Lando Norris
About the circuit
Carved into a hillside in São Paulo, the circuit was renamed in honour of local driver José Carlos Pace.
Short and hilly, it rewards traction out of slow corners and a strong run onto the straights.
Named corners
- Turn 1: Senna S
- Turn 3: Curva do Sol
- Turn 4: Descida do Lago
- Turn 6: Ferradura
- Turn 12: Junção