F1 Brazilian GP 2026 IST timings: How to watch Interlagos race live in India

São Paulo: Formula One’s historic 2026 season arrives at the iconic Autódromo José Carlos Pace for the São Paulo Grand Prix, bringing motorsport enthusiasts another high-stakes weekend at Interlagos. Following Kimi Antonelli’s historic championship coronation in Mexico, attention shifts squarely to the fierce constructor battles and midfield rivalries playing out across the legendary 4.309km circuit.

The Brazilian Grand Prix weekend follows a traditional format without a sprint race, giving teams three practice sessions to dial in their setups ahead of Saturday qualifying and Sunday's 71-lap main event.

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Schedule for Indian Viewers

For fans watching from India, catching the action live requires tuning in during evening and late-night slots due to the time difference with Brazil. Free Practice 1 took place on Friday, November 6 at 9:00 PM IST, followed by Free Practice 2 early Saturday morning at 12:30 AM IST.

The decisive qualifying hour begins at 11:30 PM IST on Saturday, setting the grid for Sunday's feature race. The lights for the Brazilian Grand Prix will go out at 10:30 PM IST on Sunday, November 8, covering a total race distance of 305.879km.

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Official Broadcast and Streaming Channels in India

Motorsport fans across India can catch every practice, the qualifying session, and the Grand Prix live through digital streaming platforms. FanCode serves as the primary digital home for Formula One in India, offering comprehensive live coverage, multi-cam feeds, and on-board perspectives for the entire São Paulo weekend.

Additionally, dedicated enthusiasts can subscribe to F1 TV Pro for uninterrupted live timing, telemetry data, and expert commentary feeds. As previewed by Formula1.com, unpredictable weather patterns at Interlagos frequently transform the race into a tactical thriller, making live viewing essential as teams battle for crucial championship points under the lights.