Brazilian Grand Prix 2026: Round 20 at stake
Brazilian Grand Prix 2026 is round 20 on 8 November at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
The Brazilian Grand Prix is round 20 of the 2026 season and takes place on 8 November 2026 at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Brazil. Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives leading the drivers' championship on 365 points.
George Russell is second on 242 points, with Lewis Hamilton third on 241. The gap from Antonelli to Russell stands at 123 points, while Russell holds a one-point advantage over Hamilton.
What's at stake
Round 20 opens with Antonelli at the top of the standings, and the fight behind him remains close between Russell and Hamilton. The Brazilian Grand Prix therefore carries the current championship order of Antonelli first, Russell second and Hamilton third into the next race weekend.
The top three arrive separated by 123 points from first to second and one point from second to third. Those margins define the position at the front of the drivers' championship before the race at Autódromo José Carlos Pace.
The circuit
Autódromo José Carlos Pace hosts the Brazilian Grand Prix on 8 November 2026. The event takes place in Brazil as the season reaches its 20th round.
Last winner at this circuit
Lando Norris is the most recent winner at this circuit after his victory here in 2025. That makes Norris the last driver to win at Autódromo José Carlos Pace before the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix.