Interlagos - Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 RaceWeather Forecast
Fri 11/7
Mostly cloudy; scattered showers & isolated thunderstorms
SE winds, 10-15 kph (6-9 mph)
High: 26°C (79°F) - Low: 18°C (64°F)
Sat 11/8
Mostly cloudy
scattered showers & thunderstorms
SW winds, 10-20 kph (6-12 mph)
High: 26°C (79°F) - Low: 19°C (66°F)
Sun 11/9
Partly cloudy
Isolated AM showers
SE winds, 5-10 kph (3-6 mph)
High: 21°C (70°F) - Low: 18°C (64°F)
Interlagos - Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Weather Forecast Discussion
A slow-moving cold front over southeast Brazil will bring locally heavy rain to the region as the surface boundary lingers and taps tropical moisture. An upper-level trough will enhance this pattern, providing storm-enhancing lift. This pattern supports a showery, storm-prone setup for Friday and Saturday before partial improvement Sunday as the front weakens and drifts north, and attendant onshore flow relaxes.
Recent forecast guidance shows a sharper temperature gradient behind the front, which could drop temps into the low 20s (near 70°F) Saturday, potentially lasting into Sunday. Daytime highs Saturday will still be as shown above, but will likely drop for the Sprint race.
With the large-scale pattern favoring storminess, late-day cells will be ignited by sea-breeze convergence and outflow collisions along the Serra do Mar, with brief urban flooding in poor-drainage spots during the heaviest cores and localized 30–50 km/h gusts near storm outflows.
Low-level winds are expected to be mainly E–SE, focusing convergence inland of the coastal plain. Fast-moving convective clusters will be favored, rather than all-day stratiform rain event. If Saturday’s upper-level shortwave is stronger than currently forecast, storms could be a bit more widespread.
Sunday’s signal showing lower coverage as subsidence increases behind the wave.
Fri 11/7
11:30 AM BST (9:30 AM EST) - Practice 1
3:30 PM BST (1:30 PM EST) - Sprint qualifying
Sat 11/8
11:00 AM BST (9:00 AM EST) - Sprint race
3:00 PM BST (1:00 PM EST) - Qualifying
Sun 11/9
2:00 PM BST (12 noon EST) - F1 Race
Time Zones - Brasilia Standard Time (BST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Interlagos - Brazilian Grand Prix
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More about Interlagos - Autódromo José Carlos Pace
Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, is one of Formula One’s most storied and challenging circuits. Located in São Paulo, Brazil, the 2.677-mile (4.309 km) layout twists through natural elevation changes, combining high-speed blasts with technical middle-sector corners. Its flowing, anti-clockwise configuration places heavy physical demands on drivers, particularly through the fast left-handers that close the lap. The circuit’s bumpy surface and narrow racing line add to the difficulty, often producing unpredictable races and dramatic late-race moments.
Interlagos hosted its first Formula One Grand Prix in 1973 and quickly became a fan favorite. The track cemented its legacy with iconic Brazilian heroes: Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet, and especially Ayrton Senna, whose emotional 1991 home victory remains one of motorsport’s defining scenes. The venue has also seen decisive championship finales, including title-clinching drives by Kimi Räikkönen in 2007, Lewis Hamilton’s famous last-corner championship win in 2008, and Sebastian Vettel’s fightback in 2012.
Compact, atmospheric, and surrounded by passionate fans, Interlagos blends old-school character with modern F1 drama. Weather can swing from heat to sudden rain, tightening strategy calls and adding to the circuit’s reputation as one of the most unpredictable on the calendar.
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