This weekend, São Paulo hosts the 21st round of the world’s most exciting motor racing championship. Check out everything you need to know to have the best experience at the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix.
🗓️ 01 a 03/11
📌 Autódromo de Interlagos: Avenida Senador Teotônio Vilela, 261 – Interlagos (Also known as Autódromo José Carlos Pace)
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Check out our Brazilian Grand Prix survival guide:
How to get to the event
Subway or train
The nearest station to the event is Autódromo Station on CPTM Line 9-Esmeralda. Check out the available transfers:
- Line 4-Yellow: Pinheiros Station
- Line 5-Lilac: Santo Amaro Station
- Line 8-Diamante: Osasco and Presidente Altino stations
Buses:
The lines below were created especially for the GP and will only run on November 2nd and 3rd.
IDA:
- 606P/10 Shopping SP Market – G. P. SP | Starting point: Avenida Octalles M. Ferreira, s/nº (Posto 3)
- 606A/10 Airport – G. P. SP | Starting point: Praça Comandante Lineu Gomes (Station 2)
- 6906T/10 Trianon/MASP – G. P. SP (via Airport) | Starting point: Alameda Casa Branca
RETURN (from 16:30):
- 607F/10 Terminal Santo Amaro – G. P. SP | Point 1: Avenida Interlagos (Posto 9) | Point 2: Avenida Feliciano Correia, s/nº (Posto 7 – Right side)
- 906T/10 Trianon/MASP – G. P. SP (via Airport) Z Point 1: Avenida Interlagos (Post 10 – Gate A) | Point 2: Avenida Feliciano Correia (Post 8 – Left side)
How to get to the access gates:
606F/10 Circular G. P. SP – Autódromo (01, 02 and 03/11 only) | Starting point: Rua Plínio Schmidt, 325 (opposite) – next to Autódromo Station (Posto 0)
Stops:
- Gates K/9: Avenida Jacinto Júlio, opposite number 34
- Gates D/M: Avenida do Jangadeiro, 149
- Gates 7/8: Avenida Interlagos, 6569 (Jacob Dubena Square)
- Gate A: Avenida Interlagos, 6395 (SABESP)
- Gates T/L: Avenida Interlagos, 5945 (bay)
- Gate Z: Avenida João Paulo da Silva, opposite number 33
Route for those coming from bus terminals:
- Tietê Terminal (Line 1-Azul): Portuguesa-Tietê > Luz > Pinheiros > Autódromo Station
- Jabaquara Terminal (Line 1-Blue): Jabaquara > Luz > Pinheiros > Autódromo Station
- Barra-Funda Terminal (Line 3-Red): Palmeiras Barra-Funda > República > Pinheiros > Autódromo Station
Schedule
01/11, Friday
- 11h30 – Free practice
- 11h00 – Sprint qualifying
02/11, Saturday
- 11h00 – Sprint race
- 15h00 – Classification
03/11, Sunday
- 14h00 – Race
Access and gate opening
The gates open for all three days of the event at 8 a.m. and you must enter through the gate of the sector indicated on your ticket.
What to pack in your backpack
Before you leave home to watch the 21st round of the Formula 1 season, don’t forget to pack the following items:
- Ticket (compulsory);
- Student ID and card (required for half-price tickets);
- Sunscreen, hat or raincoat;
- Cell phone and portable charger;
- Binoculars;
- Pillow.
Items such as bottles with alcoholic or non-alcoholic liquids (including water), cans, fireworks and drones are restricted. In addition, large bags are not recommended for the event.
Tours to get in the mood
During the week leading up to the Brazilian Grand Prix, many attractions related to the world of Formula 1 racing are taking place in São Paulo. From nostalgic and free exhibitions that revive Ayrton Senna ‘s legacy to a fan area with a historic car, you can check out the plans scattered around the city by clicking here.
