Brazilian GP Schedule 2022: Formula 1

Track Schedule

The Brazilian GP weekend follows F1’s Sprint format. Formula 1 track action starts on Friday at Interlagos with a 1-hour free practice session (FP1) for teams to find the perfect setup.

Qualifying takes place on Friday afternoon; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Sprint on Saturday.

On Saturday, Second Practice (FP2) is followed by the Sprint. This a 1-hour race which determines the grid for Sunday’s Grand Prix.

f1 track schedule
FridayFirst Practice12:30 - 13:30
Qualifying 16:00 - 17:00
SaturdaySecond Practice12:30 - 13:30
Sprint (24 Laps or 60 Mins)16:30 - 17:00
SundayGrand Prix (71 laps or 120 minutes)*15:00 - 17:00

*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags.

Full Timetable for the Brazilian Grand Prix Weekend

FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER Local time
Porsche Sprint Challenge BrazilPractice Session10:10 - 10:40
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour11:00 - 11:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk11:00 - 12:00
FIAF1 Car Presentation11:00 - 12:00
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION12:30 - 13:30
Porsche Carrera Cup BrazilPractice Session14:00 - 14:30
Promoter ActivityHistoric Cars Parade14:45 - 15:15
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk14:45 - 15:30
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING16:00 - 17:00
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour17:20 - 18:20
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk17:20 - 18:20
SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER  
Formula 1Team Pit Stop Practice09:30 - 10:00
Porsche Sprint Challenge BrazilQualifying Session09:30 - 10:00
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference10:00 - 11:00
Porsche Carrera Cup BrazilQualifying Session10:25 - 10:55
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk11:35 - 12:05
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour11:35 - 12:05
FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION12:30 - 13:30
Porsche Sprint Challenge BrazilFirst Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)14:00 - 14:30
Porsche Carrera Cup BrazilFirst Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)14:55 - 15:25
Formula 150th Anniversary Tribute16:10 - 16:20
FORMULA 1SPRINT (24 LAPS OR 60 MINS)16:30 - 17:00
Formula 1Sprint Victory Celebration17:00 - 17:30
Formula 1Press Conference17:00 - 18:00
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour17:35 - 18:45
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk17:35 - 18:45
F1 ExperiencesF1 Experiences Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk17:45 - 18:45
SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER  
Porsche Sprint Challenge BrazilSecond Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)09:55 - 10:25
Promoter ActivityFerrari Laps10:35 - 11:05
Porsche Carrera Cup BrazilSecond Race (25 Mins +1 Lap)11:20 - 11:50
Promoter ActivityMusic Band Concert12:00 - 13:00
Formula 1Drivers' Parade13:00 - 13:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk13:00 - 14:00
Formula 1National Anthem14:44 - 14:46
Air DisplayAir Display - Smoke Squad14:46 - 14:47
FORMULA 1GRAND PRIX (71 LAPS OR 120 MINS)15:00 - 17:00

All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.

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