Sao Paulo Grand Prix Weekend Faces Rain Risk
Forecasts show a mix of dry and wet conditions across practice, qualifying and the race at Interlagos.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Forecasts
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend takes place at Interlagos from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November, with rain forecast to be possible across several sessions. Forecasts indicate a 60% chance of rain during Saturday's FP3 and a 50-60% chance during Sunday's race.
Why it matters
Interlagos has a history of changeable weather, and the forecast rain risk could influence tyre strategy and race outcomes for teams and drivers. Readers following the event can use the session-by-session outlook to anticipate conditions.
Forecast wind speeds are 20-30mph during Saturday qualifying and up to 15mph on Friday, while Sunday air temperatures are expected to fall to around 17°C. Exact rainfall totals and timing for each session have not been specified in the forecast.
The players
Interlagos
The Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a long-running circuit known for its variable weather and hosting of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The details
Friday's FP1 and FP2 sessions are forecast with air temperatures near 24°C and a low 10% rain chance in the afternoon. The weekend's rain risk rises on Saturday and Sunday, and the forecast expects cooler air and a 50-60% chance of rain for the race.
Timeline
Friday 6 November: FP1 and FP2 practice sessions at Interlagos
Saturday 7 November: FP3 and qualifying at Interlagos
Sunday 8 November: Sao Paulo Grand Prix race at Interlagos
Seasonal Patterns
The forecast for this weekend follows Interlagos's well-documented history of changeable weather, in which rain has repeatedly shaped Brazilian Grand Prix sessions and results. Current forecasts show the same pattern of shifting rain risk across practice, qualifying and the race.
Fans planning to attend should check session-by-session forecasts and bring rain gear, as the chance of rain rises from 10% on Friday to 50-60% for the Sunday race. Sunday's cooler air, around 17°C, may also affect comfort for spectators at the circuit.
The takeaway
Rain risk is forecast to build across the weekend, so tracking the latest session forecasts is the most practical way to plan. Checking updates closer to each session will show whether the rain chances are holding.
Further reading
For more on how forecasts are tracked across the globe, see our Forecasts section.
