World Endurance Championship - 6 Hours of São Paulo
6 Hours of São Paulo
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America - Phoenix
10 - 12 Jul
Interlagos (Autódromo José Carlos Pace)
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Track Info
Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) - São Paulo, Brazil
Permanently built road course set around man-made lakes - anti clockwise - undulating lap with two long full-throttle sections
When was the track built?
Interlagos was conceived in the 1930s on land between two artificial lakes that supply São Paulo. Construction began late in the decade and racing started in 1940. The circuit evolved through the 1970s and 1980s, with major shortening and safety work in the early 1990s that created today’s 4.309 km configuration. It was renamed in 1985 to honor Brazilian driver José Carlos Pace, a 1975 Brazilian GP winner who passed away in 1977.
Continuous resurfacing and kerb updates have preserved its old-school feel while improving drainage. The paddock sits compactly inside the final sector, keeping fans close to the action.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race events ran in 1940. Formula 1 visited for a non-championship round in 1972, then held the first World Championship Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in 1973.
What's the circuit like?
- Flow and rhythm: The lap opens with the Senna S into Curva do Sol and the DRS-assisted Reta Oposta, then dives into a technical, downhill middle sector before the flat-out climb from Juncão to the flag.
- Anti clockwise load: Several long lefts tax the right-hand side tyres and the drivers’ necks. Mechanical grip is as important as aero efficiency.
- Two DRS zones: Main straight into Turn 1 and the Reta Oposta into Turn 4 create repeated passing chances and undercut opportunities.
- Weather wildcard: São Paulo’s microclimate can flip between sunbursts and showers within minutes. Safety Cars and strategic gambles are common.
- Benchmark pace: Official F1 race lap record 1:10.540. Dry poles often land in the low 1:07s on a rubbered-in track.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Formula 1 (race lap): 1:10.540 - Valtteri Bottas, 2018 Brazilian GP - current 4.309 km layout.
- FIA WEC - 6 Hours of São Paulo: Hypercar and LMGT3 headline endurance action, with prototypes carving through the twisty middle sector.
- Stock Car Pro Series (Brazil): National touring cars produce bumper-to-bumper packs and photo finishes on the long start-finish climb.
- Porsche Cup Brasil: One-make GT sprint races showcase kerb-riding through the infield and slipstreaming past the pits.
- F2/F3 (support eras): Junior single-seaters have raced here in selected seasons, turning the Senna S into a divebomb hotspot.
Why go?
A coliseum of noise with grandstands close to the track, passionate crowds and constant action. The combination of elevation, tight infield and two long full-throttle sections generates overtakes and strategic swings, while São Paulo’s food and music scenes add a brilliant city break.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Senna S (T1-2): Starts, restarts and classic out-braking into T1 followed by traction battles down to Turn 4.
- Turn 4 Descida do Lago: End of the Reta Oposta DRS - prime passing with switchback potential through the next complex.
- Laranjinha to Bico de Pato: Technical sequence where balance and tyre management are on full display.
- Juncão and the climb: Watch exits that define top speed up the hill and set up last-lap slingshots to the chequered flag.
- Main grandstand: Pit stops, strategy drama, podium and panoramic views of the uphill run to Turn 1.
Not just F1: Brazilian and world series at Interlagos
Stock Car Pro Series: Brazil’s flagship touring cars deliver elbows-out racing and title deciders each season.
Porsche Cup Brasil: Deep Pro and Pro-Am fields provide GT entertainment with relentless midfield fights.
FIA WEC - 6 Hours of São Paulo: Multi-class endurance returns fans a full day of strategy, traffic management and diverse machinery.
Regional and national: Copa Truck, TCR South America and endurance/club events keep the calendar busy between international rounds.
Hotels & Accommodation
6 Hours of São Paulo
10 - 12 Jul
Interlagos (Autódromo José Carlos Pace)
Some session times for WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo 2026 have not yet been finalised, they represent possible times in which each race session could occur. Please check back later for more accurate times.
Track Info
Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) - São Paulo, Brazil
Permanently built road course set around man-made lakes - anti clockwise - undulating lap with two long full-throttle sections
When was the track built?
Interlagos was conceived in the 1930s on land between two artificial lakes that supply São Paulo. Construction began late in the decade and racing started in 1940. The circuit evolved through the 1970s and 1980s, with major shortening and safety work in the early 1990s that created today’s 4.309 km configuration. It was renamed in 1985 to honor Brazilian driver José Carlos Pace, a 1975 Brazilian GP winner who passed away in 1977.
Continuous resurfacing and kerb updates have preserved its old-school feel while improving drainage. The paddock sits compactly inside the final sector, keeping fans close to the action.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race events ran in 1940. Formula 1 visited for a non-championship round in 1972, then held the first World Championship Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in 1973.
What's the circuit like?
- Flow and rhythm: The lap opens with the Senna S into Curva do Sol and the DRS-assisted Reta Oposta, then dives into a technical, downhill middle sector before the flat-out climb from Juncão to the flag.
- Anti clockwise load: Several long lefts tax the right-hand side tyres and the drivers’ necks. Mechanical grip is as important as aero efficiency.
- Two DRS zones: Main straight into Turn 1 and the Reta Oposta into Turn 4 create repeated passing chances and undercut opportunities.
- Weather wildcard: São Paulo’s microclimate can flip between sunbursts and showers within minutes. Safety Cars and strategic gambles are common.
- Benchmark pace: Official F1 race lap record 1:10.540. Dry poles often land in the low 1:07s on a rubbered-in track.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Formula 1 (race lap): 1:10.540 - Valtteri Bottas, 2018 Brazilian GP - current 4.309 km layout.
- FIA WEC - 6 Hours of São Paulo: Hypercar and LMGT3 headline endurance action, with prototypes carving through the twisty middle sector.
- Stock Car Pro Series (Brazil): National touring cars produce bumper-to-bumper packs and photo finishes on the long start-finish climb.
- Porsche Cup Brasil: One-make GT sprint races showcase kerb-riding through the infield and slipstreaming past the pits.
- F2/F3 (support eras): Junior single-seaters have raced here in selected seasons, turning the Senna S into a divebomb hotspot.
Why go?
A coliseum of noise with grandstands close to the track, passionate crowds and constant action. The combination of elevation, tight infield and two long full-throttle sections generates overtakes and strategic swings, while São Paulo’s food and music scenes add a brilliant city break.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Senna S (T1-2): Starts, restarts and classic out-braking into T1 followed by traction battles down to Turn 4.
- Turn 4 Descida do Lago: End of the Reta Oposta DRS - prime passing with switchback potential through the next complex.
- Laranjinha to Bico de Pato: Technical sequence where balance and tyre management are on full display.
- Juncão and the climb: Watch exits that define top speed up the hill and set up last-lap slingshots to the chequered flag.
- Main grandstand: Pit stops, strategy drama, podium and panoramic views of the uphill run to Turn 1.
Not just F1: Brazilian and world series at Interlagos
Stock Car Pro Series: Brazil’s flagship touring cars deliver elbows-out racing and title deciders each season.
Porsche Cup Brasil: Deep Pro and Pro-Am fields provide GT entertainment with relentless midfield fights.
FIA WEC - 6 Hours of São Paulo: Multi-class endurance returns fans a full day of strategy, traffic management and diverse machinery.
Regional and national: Copa Truck, TCR South America and endurance/club events keep the calendar busy between international rounds.
