Brazilian GP 2025: How to Watch the F1 Sprint Race & Qualifying – Times and Channels
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The penultimate sprint race of the Formula 1 season is set to unfold this Saturday at the Brazilian Grand Prix 2025, also known as the Sao Paulo GP, at the iconic Interlagos circuit. This event will kick off the weekend’s action with the distribution of the first points, and fans worldwide are eager to know when and where to tune in.
The Brazilian F1 GP sprint race will commence at 11:00 a.m. local time in Sao Paulo. However, for international viewers, the start times will vary considerably due to time zone differences. Spain will see the race at 3:00 p.m., while Mexico will be up early at 8:00 a.m. Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Peru will be watching at 9:00 a.m., with Venezuela and Bolivia tuning in at 10:00 a.m. Uruguay, Chile, and Paraguay, along with Argentina, will also enjoy the race at 11:00 a.m.
Sprint Race Schedule by Region
Here’s a breakdown of the sprint race start times across key regions:
- Spain: 3:00 p.m.
- Mexico: 8:00 a.m.
- Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru: 9:00 a.m.
- Venezuela, Bolivia: 10:00 a.m.
- Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina: 11:00 a.m.
- Local Time (Sao Paulo): 11:00 a.m.
Following the sprint race, the qualifying session for the Brazilian GP will determine the grid for Sunday’s main event and award pole position to the fastest driver. Qualifying is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. local time in Brazil and Argentina, 7:00 p.m. in Spain, and 12:00 p.m. in Mexico.
Where to Watch the Action Live
Broadcasting details vary by country, ensuring fans across Latin America and Europe have access to the race.
- Spain: DAZN F1 will broadcast both the sprint race (3:00 p.m.) and the qualifying session (7:00 p.m.).
- Costa Rica, Belize, El Salvador: Disney+ Premium will air the sprint race at 8:00 a.m. and qualifying at 12:00 p.m.
- Panama, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador: Disney+ Premium will show the sprint race at 9:00 a.m. and qualifying at 1:00 p.m.
- Mexico: Sky Sports F1 will broadcast the sprint race at 8:00 a.m. and qualifying at 12:00 p.m.
- Venezuela, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic: Disney+ Premium will feature the sprint race at 10:00 a.m. and qualifying at 2:00 p.m.
- Argentina: Fans can watch on Disney+ Premium or FOX Sports Argentina, with the sprint race at 11:00 a.m. and qualifying at 3:00 p.m.
- Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile: Disney+ Premium will broadcast the sprint race at 11:00 a.m. and qualifying at 3:00 p.m.
Traditional television channels in Brazil will also carry the event, with DAZN F1 securing the broadcasting rights for both the sprint race and qualifying in Spain. In Mexico, Sky Sports F1 will provide coverage, while Argentina will have options with Fox Sports Argentina and Disney+ Premium. Disney+ Premium will be the primary channel for the remainder of Latin American countries.
Motorsport.com will provide live text and timing updates from Interlagos, offering real-time insights into the race and qualifying sessions.
Sprint Race Points System
The sprint race, a shorter format, awards points to the top eight finishers. The winner receives 8 points, followed by 7 for second place, 6 for third, 5 for fourth, 4 for fifth, 3 for sixth, 2 for seventh, and 1 for eighth. These points contribute to the overall championship standings.
Race Details & History
This Saturday’s sprint race will consist of 24 laps, or 60 minutes, covering a distance of 28,309 kilometers on the 4.309-kilometer Autódromo José Carlos Pace. Interlagos holds a unique position as the only circuit to host a sprint race every season, with past winners including Valtteri Bottas (2021), George Russell (2022), Max Verstappen (2023), and Lando Norris (2024).
Max Verstappen currently dominates the sprint race format, having secured 13 wins out of 22 races contested. Other notable sprint race winners include Valtteri Bottas, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris with two wins each, alongside George Russell, Sergio Perez, and Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen has already claimed sprint victories in Spa and Austin this season, while Lewis Hamilton won in Shanghai and Lando Norris in Miami.
The Brazilian GP sprint race promises to be a thrilling spectacle, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of Formula 1 action.
