Rain and cooler temperatures are forecast for the 2026 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, with wet conditions expected for both Saturday’s qualifying session and Sunday’s race. The weather could add an unpredictable element to what will be Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s first Grand Prix weekend since becoming Formula 1 world champion.
Formula 1 heads to the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo for the 20th race of the 2026 season, with the Brazilian Grand Prix scheduled to take place from 6 to 8 November. While Friday is expected to bring relatively warm and dry conditions, the forecast suggests a significant change over the following two days, potentially affecting qualifying and the race itself.
Brazilian GP 2026 weather forecast: Conditions at Interlagos
The Brazilian Grand Prix will follow the traditional Formula 1 weekend format, with three free practice sessions, qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday. Teams will therefore have two practice sessions on Friday before the final practice session and qualifying take place the following day.
Here is how the weather is expected to develop across the weekend, with the full 2026 Brazilian GP schedule and session start times available for fans following the action from Interlagos.
Friday: Sunshine and temperatures around 25°C
The opening day of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend should offer favourable conditions for the teams and drivers. The forecast points to mostly clear skies throughout Friday, although some clouds could develop during the day.
Temperatures are expected to hover around 25°C during the two free practice sessions, providing relatively warm conditions as the teams begin their preparations for the weekend.
Saturday: Rain threatens Brazilian GP qualifying
The weather is expected to change on Saturday, when the drivers return to the circuit for the final practice session and qualifying.
Temperatures should remain relatively stable at approximately 24°C, but rain is forecast to affect Interlagos during qualifying. If the wet conditions materialise, they could make the battle for grid positions more unpredictable than under normal dry-weather circumstances.
Sunday: Cooler temperatures and rain expected for the race
The forecast suggests another change for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, with temperatures expected to fall to around 19°C when the cars take to the track for the 20th race of the season.
Rain is also expected during the day, raising the possibility of a wet race at Interlagos. Such conditions could introduce additional uncertainty into the Grand Prix and make the outcome less straightforward than initially anticipated.
For Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the Brazilian Grand Prix will carry particular significance as his first race weekend since securing the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. With rain potentially affecting both qualifying and the race, the newly crowned champion could face a challenging weekend in São Paulo.
The Brazilian Grand Prix forms part of the closing stages of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, with teams preparing for another important weekend as the season approaches its conclusion.
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