The Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix schedule

After a brief break, F1 is back at the legendary Autodromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, better known as Interlagos. On this historic track, the Formula 1 will contest its twenty-first round with the championship closer than ever. At the end of the Mexican Grand Prix, Lando Norris has indeed snatched the championship lead following his victory over the drivers Ferrari, Mercedes, But also Max Verstappen et Oscar piastri.

This historic event usually offers some great surprises, from the weather to superb comebacks, like Max Verstappen's last year. The Dutchman started 17th on the grid, penalized five positions for changing his engine unit for the sixth time this season. In the Brazilian rain, Max Verstappen staged a legendary comeback to seize victory. Triumphant, he stood on the podium alongside the two drivers Alpine, Esteban Ocon – now at Haas - and Pierre GaslyWinner of the last two editions, the Dutchman will hope to repeat his past successes to catch up with Lando Norris in the Drivers' standings.

For the fourth time this season, the drivers will compete in not one but two races: the Sprint race on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday. This promises even more excitement for the Brazilian public. Will rain, as is often the case at Interlagos, make an appearance at this 21st round, shaking things up on the track?

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📊 Autodromo José Carlos Pace (São Paulo) in figures

• First Grand Prix: 1973
• Number of turns: 71
• Length: 4,309 km
• Race distance: 305,939 km
• Turns: 15
• DRS zones: 2
• Lap record: 1:10.540 (Valtteri Bottas – Mercedes – 2018)

🕒 Brazilian Grand Prix schedule and TV channels

Formula 1
Brazilian Grand Prix (São Paulo), 21st round
Friday, November 7
15h10 - Free Practice 1 (Canal+ Sport)
19h10 - Sprint Qualifications (Canal+ Sport)
Saturday, November 8
14h50 - Sprint (Canal+ Sport)
18h40 - Qualifications (Canal+ Sport)
Sunday, November 9
18h - Race (Canal+ and Live text AUTOhebdo.fr)

🏆 The Formula 1 World Championship standings before the Brazilian Grand Prix

F1 2025 Ranking – Drivers

1) Lando Norris (McLaren) – 357 pointss
2) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 356 points
3) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 321 points
4) George Russell (Mercedes) – 258 points
5) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 210 points
6) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 146 points
7) Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 97 points
8) Alexander albon (Williams) – 73 points
9) Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 41 points
10) Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 39 points
11) Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 38 points
12) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 37 points
13) Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 32 points
14) Lance stroll (Aston Martin) – 32 points
15) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 30 points
16) Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 30 points
17) Yuki tsunoda (Red Bull) – 28 points
18) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 20 points
19) Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 19 points
20) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0 points
21) Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 0 points

F1 2025 Ranking – Manufacturers

1) McLaren – 713 points
2) Ferrari – 356 points
3) Mercedes – 355 points
4) Red Bull – 346 points
5) Williams – 111 points
6) Racing Bulls – 72 points
7) Aston Martin – 69 points
8) Haas – 62 points
9) Sauber – 60 points
10) Alpine - 20 points

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