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Get ready, motorsport fans — the high-octane ride of the season accelerates into full gear as 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix revs up at the legendary Autódromo José Carlos Pace circuit in São Paulo, Brazil. Scheduled for November 7–9, 2025, this marks Round 21 of the season and features the pulse-quickening sprint format that’s become a defining highlight of the championship.
🕒 Key schedule highlights
Friday, 7 Nov: First Practice begins at 11:30 (BRT) followed by Sprint Qualifying in the afternoon at 15:30 local time.
Saturday, 8 Nov: The Sprint race itself kicks off at 11:00, then the main Qualifying session takes place later in the day.
Sunday, 9 Nov: Lights-out for the main Grand Prix at 14:00 local time, set for 71 laps around the 4.309 km circuit.
If you’re watching from the UK or other regions, times are listed in GMT as: Practice 14:30, Sprint Qualifying 18:30 on Friday; Sprint 14:00 and Qualifying 18:00 on Saturday; Race at 17:00 on Sunday.
📺 TV & Streaming – how to watch
For viewers in the UK, the weekend is live on Sky Sports F1 and the Sky Sports Main Event channel, with streaming available via NOW (Day or Month Pass options).
In the U.S., coverage is available on ESPN and ESPN+.
For Nigerian viewers and across Africa, you’ll typically find regional broadcasts via the local rights-holder for F1 or via international streaming services (depending on availability in your region). It’s worth checking local listings or the official F1 website for exact channel streaming access.
🔥 Why this weekend stands out
This isn’t just another race weekend — it’s a full-blown sprint spectacle at one of F1’s most historic venues. The sprint format puts added emphasis on speed and strategy: the fast-lurch qualifying on Friday, the sprint race on Saturday that shakes up the grid, and then the main Grand Prix on Sunday. The thrilling dynamic adds a very different edge to the weekend.
On top of that, the São Paulo circuit is known for its fickle weather and dramatic racing — hills, blind crests, elevation changes and high-octane overtakes make it a genuine crowd-pleaser.
✅ What to keep in mind
Make sure to check your local time zone and channel: timings listed are in Brasilia Time Zone (UTC−3).
If you plan to stream, test access ahead of the weekend and ensure you’re able to log in to the service (or find out if your provider will carry the broadcast).
The sprint format means there’s action every day — don’t just wait for Sunday’s race!
Weather can be a wild card, especially at Interlagos — it may play a big part in the weekend’s story.
Expect full-throttle drama, bold strategy gambles and no shortage of surprises. The 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix promises to deliver one of the most electric weekends on the calendar so far.