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Sao Paulo GP

2026 Formula 1 Sao Paulo GP

Brazil
Nov 5, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026
Autódromo José Carlos Pace - Interlagos, BR
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F1 Brazilian GP: Follow FP1 at Interlagos with live timing

Updates from the opening practice session at Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, McLaren

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And we're rolling. Dino Beganovic (Ferrari), Leonardo Fornaroli (McLaren), Gabriele Mini (Alpine), Freddie Slater (Audi), Colton Herta (Cadillac), Luke Browning (Williams) are the rookies – apart from Rafael Camara, of course.

Beganovic has just had a near shunt on his out-lap, nearly running into the back of Bearman's Haas while preoccupied fiddling with steering wheel settings.

Fortunately this weekend we're likely to see an end to the tedious saga of Colton Herta's superlicence qualification...

ENGINE PENALTY FOR RUSSELL

If George Russell didn't have bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. New engine for this weekend drawn from outside the pool.

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LOOK WHO'S HERE

Well, he does own a coffee plantation somewhere nearby.

Bernie Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone

Photo by: James Sutton / Formula 1 / Formula Motorsport Ltd via Getty Images

We should also point out, as this author was reminded by one of the commenters on Autosport's YouTube channel, that Rafa's surname is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable. So not like ex-footballer, TV pundit and short-lived Masked Singer contestant Chris Kamara...

Among the other matters of note this weekend is Rafael Camara making his F1 race debut with Haas several races early, owing to the indisposition of Esteban Ocon.

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In other news, Alan Permane - nicknamed 'Bat' in the F1 paddock - has renewed his deal to stay at Racing Bulls. No doubt for long enough that they'll have gone through at least two more corporate identities before he's next up for renewal.

Here's a guessing game for you: which eminent F1 journalist lives on the same street as 'Bat'?

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WELCOME TO BRAZIL

FP1 will shortly get underway at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. As with Mexico, we've got a bunch of rookies running here. Let's see if Audi can get Freddie Slater out of the pitlane without the 'bungs' still in the airbox...

In other news, bad blood still simmering at Ferrari...

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By: Stuart Codling

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