You can catch the pole fight at Interlagos this Saturday, November 7. The Brazilian Grand Prix timetable sets qualifying for 15:00 in São Paulo. That is 19:00 in France and Belgium, so mark the time that suits you.
The pole fight begins at 15:00 local time at the Interlagos circuit. The Brazilian Grand Prix 2026 brings the Formula 1 season back to São Paulo, with grid position at stake. Check the 2026 season context ahead of this São Paulo Grand Prix session.
Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying start time
Formula 1 qualifying starts at 15:00 local time on Saturday, November 7. A four-hour local gap separates São Paulo from France and Belgium. Fans in the United Kingdom and mainland Portugal have an 18:00 start. Read about a past Brazilian GP Q1 exit to see how one session can alter a weekend.
The Saturday qualifying schedule starts at 15:00 for viewers in Brazil. In France, Belgium and Switzerland, the qualifying session start time is 19:00. The F1 race weekend follows a traditional format, with qualifying on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday. Check local listings for the F1 qualifying broadcast in your region.
Antonelli sets the pace before qualifying
Kimi Antonelli entered Saturday as world champion after his title win in Mexico. His Friday practice pace drew attention at Interlagos. He led the second session with a 1:10.763 lap. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen sat more than two tenths behind him.
That result puts Antonelli in a strong position, but setup changes can shift the order. The pole contest stays open as teams adjust their cars for one-lap pace. Read more on Norris’s 2026 form as the front runners prepare for the session. The final result will depend on execution as well as Friday speed.
Interlagos weather and the path to pole
Ferrari faced a difficult Friday at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil. Lewis Hamilton placed sixth, while Charles Leclerc finished seventh in second practice. Leclerc described the car as difficult through the corners. Ferrari needs a cleaner balance to challenge at the front.
Rain is expected across the Brazilian weekend, while mist accompanied Friday’s second practice. Changing grip could disrupt the order if the track turns wet. The three knockout phases last about an hour, barring stoppages. Q1 removes six drivers, and ten reach Q3 for their final shot at pole.
