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
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
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 2026-07-10.
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.