Hamilton reaches 400th GP at Interlagos with Schumacher record in sight
Lewis Hamilton will make his 400th Formula 1 start at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and can equal Michael Schumacher's record of four wins at the circuit with a victory.
Hamilton targets 400th start and Interlagos record
Lewis Hamilton will contest his 400th Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on November 8. [2] He becomes only the second driver to reach the milestone after Fernando Alonso. [2]
Hamilton drives for Ferrari in 2026. He has three victories at Interlagos from 2016, 2018, and 2021. [2]
A win would tie him with Michael Schumacher, who recorded four wins at the circuit in 1994, 1995, 2000, and 2002. [3]
Race context at Interlagos
The 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix takes place at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. Hamilton enters the weekend with recent strong form, including a pole position in Mexico City. [2]
Schumacher's record stands as the benchmark for wins at the track. Hamilton's three successes place him level with several other multiple winners. [3]
Related reading
- [1]O que pode ser definido no GP São Paulo de F1 (globo). Accessed 2026-11-03.
- [2]SP será corrida 400 de Hamilton na F1 (ge-globo). Accessed 2026-11-03.
- [3]Interlagos F1 Records (scuderiafans). Accessed 2026-11-03.