Interlagos adds nearly 8,000 new seats ahead of 2026 Sao Paulo GP
The Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace is installing 7,812 additional fixed grandstand seats in sectors A, D and OTC/Laranjinha. Capacity rises 35.8 percent to 29,606 for the November 6-8 event. Works began in August 2025 and target higher demand for Formula 1 and other series.
Capacity expansion confirmed
The Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace is adding 7,812 fixed grandstand seats across sectors A, D and OTC/Laranjinha ahead of the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.[1] Total fixed capacity will reach 29,606, up 35.8 percent from the prior 21,794.[1]
Sector D receives a new permanent grandstand for 5,358 spectators. Sector A grows from 12,272 to 13,752 seats. OTC/Laranjinha expands from 650 to 1,624 places.[2] Construction started in August 2025 with an investment of R$ 83.3 million.[1]
The upgrades address rising ticket demand for the Formula 1 event scheduled November 6-8 and additional series hosted at the circuit.[2]
- [1]Interlagos amplia arquibancadas e moderniza estrutura para o GP de Fórmula 1 (mktesportivo). Accessed 2026-11-04.
- [2]F1: Interlagos ganha novas arquibancadas e aumenta capacidade de público (f1mania). Accessed 2026-11-04.