Official 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[Piginapoke]

Here we are in Interlagos for the last leg of another triple header. Congratulations to Antonelli for becoming the youngest WDC in history, amazing how he made ending Russell’s top line F1 career look so straightforward. Also, great to see car number 12 back in the limelight.





Max and the Red Bull were very impressive again in Mexico City, and will be favourite here I should think. It’s always a fun race, with some fast corners without much run off. Expect some late night rebuilding for the mechanics.

All eyes will be on Hamilton and Leclerc and whether they can work together, but it’s all lost on me. Leclerc sees Hamilton as a threat to his F1 future and will behave accordingly, as he should.

Here’s to a great race.

Date(s): Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2026

UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1. Channel 4 is showing highlights of competitive sessions.





2025 Highlights: Norris win

https://youtu.be/MK83clSv6-k?si=ExrxpB9hhAF-3PCP

Tyres:

Soft compounds



2025 Result:

[Gazzab]

I have opted for Kimi as I wonder if having won the title he will drive even faster (and make sure George doesn’t get a chance to reset). Can’t wait to see the Ferraris banging wheels.

[baconsarney]

Max……

[595Heaven]

Thanks as always PiaP! Been a busy time for you!

Got to be Max hasn’t it?

[Byker28i]

I've gone for Lewis again. He should have won last weekend, but again I think Verstappen and Kimi will be up there.

No option for Mercs second driver Esteban Gutiérrez on the poll

Thursdays press conferences with the drivers will be fun, there's 4? that will be asked awkward questions.

[Sandpit Steve]

Thanks PiaP for the thread as always, a busy second half of season this one!

I’ve gone for Lewis too, think he’s in with a good shout this weekend. Mercedes should confirm themselves as Constructors’ Champions on Sunday as well, so long as it’s not a Ferrari 1-2.

Lots of fun questions for Charles and Lewis coming up at the press conference, Mexico was clearly a bad result for the team caused by them fighting too hard with each other.

So do Haas run Ocon, Hirakawa, or Camara? The Frenchman is clearly out of favour, but there might be contractual obligations with sponsors; the Japanese is supposed to be in WEC this weekend wrapping up the Hypercar title; and the rookie leading F2 at the moment is Brazilian, this would be quite the place for his debut.

[super7]

Sandpit Steve said:

Thanks PiaP for the thread as always, a busy second half of season this one!

I ve gone for Lewis too, think he s in with a good shout this weekend. Mercedes should confirm themselves as Constructors Champions on Sunday as well, so long as it s not a Ferrari 1-2.

Lots of fun questions for Charles and Lewis coming up at the press conference, Mexico was clearly a bad result for the team caused by them fighting too hard with each other.

So do Haas run Ocon, Hirakawa, or Camara? The Frenchman is clearly out of favour, but there might be contractual obligations with sponsors; the Japanese is supposed to be in WEC this weekend wrapping up the Hypercar title; and the rookie leading F2 at the moment is Brazilian, this would be quite the place for his debut.

It's got to be Camara..... Ocon seems to have really pissed Komatus and Gene Haas right off.... Hirakawa has had his fun, got his point for 10th, needs to go and get the WEC championship. Camara needs seat time over the end of this season so he's ready for next year. It just makes sense!

[Still Mulling]

Thanks, PiaP!

Max is always so fast here, I'm finding it difficult to see another victor.

[Diderot]

Thanks as ever PiaP.

Going for Lando or. Lewis.

[BrettMRC]

Head says Kimi or Max, heart says Lewis!

Assuming they will run a better engine here too, (Lewis said they were on the old engine at Mexico) so I think it's possible for Ferrari to qualify well again.

Lewis to get pole, I think the podium will be a varation on Mexicos - same three drivers.

[Liamjrhodes]

Really hope Lewis can get the win after he should of had it last weekend!

If he does win he could match Schumacher on 4 wins at Interlagos

[SmoothCriminal]

Lewis win but no doubt will be sabotaged by éclair as Fred hasn't got the minerals to be a ruthless team principle.

[mrdelazouch]

Don't see Ferraris doing well here, so I'll say Max or Kimi for the win. Maybe Kimi.

[BrownEaredDog]

Thanks for the thread once again, Mr. Poke

I've gone for Max to win, Lewis(1) and Kimi 2nd and 3rd respectively.

(1) Assuming that Charles doesn't do a kamikaze move on Lewis at some point.

[cirian75]

Lewis to qualify well and start well, only to be clattered by the selfish man child CLC YET again.

[targarama]

Will Aston Martin turn up even?

[PRO5T]

Kimi is a Senna-aphile so I think he's going to want to go well here-I heard he has a Senna style tribute helmet lined up to go. But have Mercedes simply switched all attention to the '27 car so Red Bull have caught up?

Then there's Lewis-has he gotten the answers he wants or has he rocked the boat too far? Who knows?

Weather looks typically Brazilian for November so there's definitely a chance of rain. I think it's impossible to choose between Max, Kimi, Lewis and Lando with George and Charles as outside chances.

[geeks]

Its a Red Bull circuit this year IMO. High top speed and corners that suit the car. As much as I hate clicking the button I have voted for Max. Ferrari dont have the top speed, I can see Merc doing engine penalties now the WDC is wrapped up and from the back they can still easily secure the constructors.

Podium prediction from me based on nothing more than a guess.

Max
Lando
Hadjar

[PRO5T]

Good point about the engine penalties.

[Still Mulling]

targarama said:

Will Aston Martin turn up even?

And if they do, will Lance get further than last year?