Lap length
4.309 km
Autódromo José Carlos Pace — F1 circuit guide
A compact, undulating circuit in São Paulo run in an anti-clockwise direction. Each lap measures 4.309 km (2.68 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 71 laps — 305.9 km (190.1 mi) of racing.
Race laps
71
Race distance
305.9 km
First F1 race
1973
Lap record
1:10.540
About Autódromo José Carlos Pace
Autódromo José Carlos Pace — a compact, undulating circuit in São Paulo run in an anti-clockwise direction — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1973. A Grand Prix here covers 71 laps of the 4.309 km lap, a total race distance of about 305.9 km (190.1 miles).
- Lap length: 4.309 km (2.68 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 71
- Race distance: 305.9 km (190.1 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 1973
- Race lap record: 1:10.540, Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) in 2018
What is the lap record at Autódromo José Carlos Pace?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Autódromo José Carlos Pace is 1:10.540, set by Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) during the 2018 Grand Prix. The official record counts only laps set in the race itself, so faster qualifying laps don’t count. See every circuit’s record on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Who has won at Autódromo José Carlos Pace? Recent Formula 1 winners
Lando Norris (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 3 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Autódromo José Carlos Pace:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2019 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
When does F1 race at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in 2026?
The 2026 Brazilian GP is scheduled for November 8, 2026 — round 20 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Brazilian GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.