VENUE GUIDE
GETTING
THERE
Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, São Paulo
Navigating São Paulo's vast landscape to reach the Autódromo José Carlos Pace is most efficient when using the city's robust rail network. While the circuit is located roughly 25km south of the city center in the Interlagos district, dedicated race-day transit arrangements make it surprisingly accessible for international fans.
HOW TO GET THERE
CPTM Train (Line 9 - Emerald)
Highly RecommendedTake Line 9 (Emerald) to the 'Autódromo' station, which is a manageable 10-15 minute walk from the circuit gates. During the Grand Prix weekend, CPTM typically runs express 'Expresso Interlagos' services from major hubs like Pinheiros to reduce travel time to approximately 40-50 minutes. It is essential to purchase a rechargeable 'Bilhete Único' card in advance to avoid massive ticket office queues on race day.
SPTrans Special Bus Shuttles
Direct Point-to-PointThe city operates dedicated F1 bus shuttles (Expresso São Paulo Grand Prix) departing from key locations such as SP Market, Metrô Jabaquara, and Trianon-Masp. These buses use exclusive lanes to bypass São Paulo's notorious traffic, providing a direct route to the circuit. Fares are usually paid separately from standard transit, and boarding points are well-signposted at the designated terminals.
GATE OPENING TIMES
Gates open 2 hours before the first session each day.
Friday
Free Practice 1
Saturday
Free Practice 3
Sunday
Race
Things to Do Between Sessions
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