# Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Pirelli names C3, C4 and C5 tyre compounds
_Formula One teams will use C3 as hard, C4 as medium and C5 as soft at Interlagos for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix._

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- Published: 2026-11-04T15:14:59.158Z
- Section: Formula 1
- Topics: Formula One, McLaren, Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Interlagos, Pirelli
## Summary

Pitpass reported that Pirelli has selected C3 as hard, C4 as medium and C5 as soft for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at the Jose Carlos Pace circuit in Interlagos.

## Key takeaways

- Pirelli selected C3 as Hard, C4 as Medium and C5 as Soft for Sao Paulo
- Interlagos has been resurfaced between Turns 3 and 5 and Turns 8 and 9
- Intermediate and Full Wet tyres could be used because of rain risk

## Article

Pirelli has named the tyre compounds for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at the Jose Carlos Pace circuit in Interlagos, Pitpass reported. The final round of the long back-to-back tour of the Americas is the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, held at the Jose Carlos Pace circuit in Interlagos. For this iconic venue, Pirelli has selected C3 as Hard, C4 as Medium and C5 as Soft.

## Track changes and tyre behaviour

The Brazilian circuit features several changes compared to last season. During the year, resurfacing work was carried out on the section between Turns 3 and 5 and between Turns 8 and 9.

These newly surfaced areas could alter grip levels and track evolution over the course of the weekend, particularly affecting tyre behaviour over longer runs.

The three free practice sessions will provide an opportunity to assess track evolution and understand how the new surface influences degradation and wear.

## Race strategy and conditions

In terms of tyre loads, Interlagos generates overall lateral forces that are broadly average, while combining several high-speed corners with long straights. The layout therefore does not place extreme demands on the tyres, with loads distributed fairly evenly between the front and rear axles.

The numerous overtaking opportunities offered by the circuit's flowing layout give teams a degree of strategic flexibility, but managing degradation traditionally remains the key factor in maximising race performance.

Finding the right balance between single-lap pace and tyre management over longer stints will be one of the main objectives of the teams' trackside work during the Brazilian weekend.

It is also worth remembering that, because of the event's position in the calendar, Interlagos is a circuit where rain and significant temperature fluctuations are often a factor. Intermediate and Full Wet tyres could therefore come into play in Brazil once again this year.

## History and records

A total of 42 Grands Prix have been held at Interlagos to date. The inaugural Brazilian Grand Prix, held in 1972, was held as a non-championship event, with all races from the 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix onwards held as a championship event. Previously, the race was held at Jacarepagua from 1978 to 1989, before returning to Interlagos in 1990, where it has since been held.

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### Sources

- [pitpass.com](https://www.pitpass.com/84039/Sao-Paulo-Grand-Prix-Preview-Pirelli)
- [mclaren.com](https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2026/sao-paulo-grand-prix/preview/)
- [Photo: Photoshoot4You, Pixabay Content License (Pixabay)](https://pixabay.com/photos/formula-1-f1-mercedes-hamilton-amg-8143007/)
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