F1 Qualifying Today: Brazilian Grand Prix 2026 start time, schedule and how to watch live and FREE

The 2026 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend continues at Interlagos today with Qualifying and the crucial battle for pole position taking centre stage.

The Drivers' title race may be over with Kimi Antonelli already crowned champion, but there are still plenty of reasons to watch the action as this iconic Sao Paulo track once again hosts a massive showdown.

The internal battle at Ferrari between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc - which once again came to a head in Mexico City last weekend - continues while Red Bull's resurgent Max Verstappen looks for a fourth victory in five races.

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We also have the F1 debut of a potential Brazilian superstar of the future as Rafael Camara replaces Esteban Ocon at Haas.

As ever the 60-minute session will be split into three segments, with the fastest 16 drivers progressing from Q1 to Q2, and the fastest 10 progressing from Q2 to the pole shootout in Q3.

We have all the key timing and TV details for you ahead of what should be a thrilling spectacle.

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What time is F1 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying today?

Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix today (Saturday October 31) gets under way at 3pm local time in Brazil. That is 6pm BST in the UK, or 1pm Eastern in the US.

The start time, converted to your timezone, is as follows:

How to watch Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying live on TV today

As ever, the UK options are Sky F1 for live coverage or Channel 4 for free-to-air highlights.

There is great news for US fans, who can watch the action live with new rights holder Apple TV having a seven-day free trial. You can click here to sign up.

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F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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