Is the Brazilian Grand Prix on TV and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s race in Sao Paulo

  • The last sprint race of the Formula 1 season takes place this weekend
  • Max Verstappen enters the Brazilian Grand Prix after a victory in Mexico
  • Lewis Hamilton is only 20 points behind Sergio Perez in the battle for second place

The last sprint race of the Formula 1 season is scheduled for this weekend, prior to the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen won his 16th race of the season last weekend in Mexico, ahead of rival and Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Verstappen won his third consecutive Formula 1 world title in October and is currently 251 points ahead of teammate Sergio Perez in the standings.

As for Hamilton, the Englishman is just 20 points behind Perez in the battle for second place in the Drivers’ Championship.

Mail Sport explains everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen will be in action on Sunday after a victory in Mexico last weekend

The race for second place is heating up with Lewis Hamilton just 20 points behind Sergio Perez

The race for second place is heating up with Lewis Hamilton just 20 points behind Sergio Perez

Brazilian Grand Prix – Important information

The Brazilian Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, November 5 at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.

Sunday’s race starts at 5:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 1:30 AM ACST (Monday) / 2:00 AM AEST (Monday morning).

There will be one qualifying session, a Sprint Shootout and a Sprint Race prior to Sunday’s main event.

Complete schedule

Friday November 3

  • 2:30 PM: Sao Paulo GP training
  • 6 p.m.: Sao Paulo GP qualifying

Saturday November 4

  • 2 p.m.: Sao Paulo GP Sprint Shootout
  • 6:30 PM: Sao Paulo sprint race

Sunday November 5

  • 5 p.m.: The Sao Paulo Grand Prix

*All times GMT*

Sunday's race will be held at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo

Sunday’s race will be held at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo

How to watch

The Brazilian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1. Fans can also stream the race on the official Sky Go app.

Highlights of the action will be uploaded to the official Formula 1 YouTube channel after the race.

Channel 4 will also show highlights from the Brazilian Grand Prix at 10.35pm.

For those watching in the US, fans can watch the action live on ESPN, while the action will be shown live on Kayo Sports in Australia.

Mail Sport will also be reporting live from the Brazilian Grand Prix, so you can keep up to date with the latest developments here.