Sao Paulo Grand Prix extended to 2035
Formula 1 has announced a five-year contract extension that keeps the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos through 2035. The deal, revealed during the 2026 weekend, builds on a prior agreement that ran to 2030 and includes commitments for further circuit investment by the city of Sao Paulo.
Contract extension confirmed
Formula 1 announced a five-year contract extension on November 7, 2026, that secures the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos through 2035.[1] The agreement follows a prior deal signed in 2023 that had covered the event until 2030.[2]
The extension adds five further editions from 2031 onward. It comes with a commitment from Sao Paulo city authorities to make significant investments in the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace to improve facilities and the fan experience.
Background and impact
Interlagos has hosted Formula 1 events since 1973 and has been the exclusive home of the Brazilian round since 1990. The circuit has featured in more than 50 years of the championship and has seen multiple title-deciding races.
The new long-term arrangement provides stability for ongoing upgrades at the venue. Attendance at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend reached 303,627, and the event delivered an economic impact of R$2.3 billion for the city.
Related reading
- [1]Formula 1 to race in Sao Paulo through to 2035 following new five-year contract extension (formula1). Accessed 2026-11-07.
- [2]F1 retains Brazilian GP until 2035 with fresh Sao Paulo deal (motorsport). Accessed 2026-11-07.