Autódromo José Carlos Pace
São Paulo, Brazil · First GP: 1973
Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a 2.677 mi circuit in São Paulo, Brazil, featuring 15 turns. It has hosted 42 Grand Prix races since 1973.
Track Layout
Track Specs
2.677 mi
Length
15
Turns
Anti-clockwise
Direction
785 m
Altitude
Lap Record
1:10.540
Valtteri Bottas (2018)
Typical Race Weather (November)
75.2°F
Avg Temp
72%
Humidity
5.51 in
Rainfall
50%
Rain Chance
GP History
42
Total Races
2
Race Titles
2030
Contract Until
Circuit Record Book
42
Total Races
26
Different Winners
4
Most Wins
Rain-prone
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
1994–2002
2010–2017
2016–2021
2019–2024
1973–1974
Most Wins: Constructors
1974–2025
1976–2017
2009–2024
2014–2022
1992–2004
Longest Win Streak
Emerson Fittipaldi
2 consecutive wins (1973–1974)
Michael Schumacher: 2 wins (1994–1995)
Mika Häkkinen: 2 wins (1998–1999)
Juan Pablo Montoya: 2 wins (2004–2005)
Race Weather Profile
Most recent winner: Lando Norris (2025, McLaren)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a permanent road course of 4.309 km with 15 turns, run anti-clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 71 laps, or 306 km of racing. At 3.5 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. It sits 785 m above sea level. It is on the 2026 calendar.
Our race model rates it as one of the easier circuits on the calendar to pass on, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.
Across 42 Grands Prix here, 26 different drivers have won. Michael Schumacher leads with 4 wins, and McLaren is the most successful team with 9. 19 of 42 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.7 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P17, by Max Verstappen in 2024. Since 2016, 15% of starters here have failed to finish (9 races).
Race weekends here have historically fallen in November, with an average of 24°C, 72% humidity and a 50% chance of rain. Wind averages 22 km/h.
Where is Autódromo José Carlos Pace located?
Autódromo José Carlos Pace is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
When did Autódromo José Carlos Pace first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Autódromo José Carlos Pace hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1973.
How long is the Autódromo José Carlos Pace circuit?
The Autódromo José Carlos Pace circuit is 4.309 km long with 15 turns.
What is the lap record at Autódromo José Carlos Pace?
The Formula 1 lap record at Autódromo José Carlos Pace is 1:10.540, set by Valtteri Bottas in 2018.
Who has won the most races at Autódromo José Carlos Pace?
Michael Schumacher leads all drivers with 4 wins at Autódromo José Carlos Pace.