Brazilian Grand Prix 2026: Antonelli leads round 19
Brazilian Grand Prix 2026 is round 19 on 8 November at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
The Brazilian Grand Prix is round 19 of the 2026 Formula 1 season and takes place on 8 November at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Brazil. Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives leading the drivers' championship on 171 points, ahead of George Russell on 131 and Lewis Hamilton on 125.
What's at stake
Antonelli holds a 40-point lead over Russell heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton starts the weekend 46 points behind Antonelli and six points behind Russell in the drivers' championship.
Round 19 carries direct weight for the drivers' championship with the top three separated by 46 points. The event comes late in the 2026 season, but the standings show no result has been decided before the race.
The circuit
Autódromo José Carlos Pace hosts the Brazilian Grand Prix on 8 November 2026. The race takes place in Brazil and forms the 19th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Recent history
Lando Norris was the last winner at this circuit when he won here in 2025. Norris returns as the most recent winner at Autódromo José Carlos Pace for the 2026 event.