How to Watch the 2026 F1 São Paulo Grand Prix on Apple TV: Schedule, Times and Price
The 2026 Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix is Sunday, November 8, at noon ET (9 a.m. PT), and it streams in the U.S. on Apple TV. The 71-lap race at Interlagos is round 20 of 23 this season, and Apple TV, F1's exclusive U.S. home in 2026, carries every practice, qualifying session and the race. Here's the full weekend schedule in Eastern time, as of October 23, 2026.
São Paulo Grand Prix TV schedule
| Session | Date | Time (ET) | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri., Nov. 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Apple TV (free) |
| Practice 2 | Fri., Nov. 6 | 2 p.m. | Apple TV (free) |
| Practice 3 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 9:30 a.m. | Apple TV (free) |
| Qualifying | Sat., Nov. 7 | 1 p.m. | Apple TV |
| Race | Sun., Nov. 8 | Noon | Apple TV |
São Paulo isn't a Sprint weekend this year, so the format is three practice sessions, qualifying on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday. U.S. clocks fall back on November 1, a week before the race, so all of these times are Eastern Standard Time. The race starts at 2 p.m. local time in São Paulo, which is two hours ahead of New York in November.
About the race at Interlagos
The Grand Prix runs 71 laps of the 4.309-kilometer Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, in São Paulo's south zone. It's one of the few counterclockwise tracks on the calendar, and the short lap and changeable spring weather often make for a busy race. After São Paulo, the season heads to Las Vegas on November 19 to 21, then Qatar and the Abu Dhabi finale on December 6.
How much does F1 on Apple TV cost?
F1 comes with the Apple TV streaming subscription, which costs $14.99 a month. Apple says every practice session is available without a subscription, along with a select number of race weekends, so you can watch Friday's and Saturday morning's practices free even if you don't subscribe. U.S. subscribers also get F1 TV Premium at no extra cost. Our guide to watching F1 on Apple TV covers the service in more detail.
Where to watch
Open the Apple TV app on an Apple TV box, iPhone, iPad or Mac, or on a supported smart TV, streaming player or game console. You can also watch on the web at tv.apple.com. Apple TV 4K, iPad, Vision Pro and select smart TVs support F1 multiview, so you can follow onboard cameras alongside the main feed.
Can I watch F1 with DIRECTV?
Apple TV carries the race in the United States. Open the Apple TV app on a compatible device or visit tv.apple.com. DIRECTV remains useful for live sports and local channels outside Apple TV; our guide to Apple TV and local sports explains the difference.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix?
The race starts at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Qualifying is Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m. ET.
What channel is the São Paulo Grand Prix on?
It streams on Apple TV, F1's exclusive U.S. home in 2026. It isn't on ESPN or ABC.
Is the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?
No. The 2026 São Paulo weekend has three practice sessions, qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.
Is F1 on Apple TV free?
Practice sessions stream free. Qualifying and the race generally need an Apple TV subscription, $14.99 a month, which includes F1 at no extra cost.
Can I watch F1 on DIRECTV?
Watch the race in the Apple TV app or at tv.apple.com. DIRECTV provides other live sports and local channels outside Apple TV.
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