The Week Ahead

Max Verstappen returned to the top step in Mexico City, but Kimi Antonelli’s third-place finish was enough to seal the 2026 Drivers’ Championship. Ferrari also impressed with Lewis Hamilton in P2 and Charles Leclerc in P4, keeping the Constructors’ Championship fight with Mercedes alive. F1 Fantasy Sao Paulo GP 2026 now heads to Interlagos, where overtaking opportunities and the threat of rain could shake up the fantasy order. It’s a standard weekend without a Sprint, leaving one key decision for fantasy players: back Leclerc’s Ferrari momentum, or trust newly crowned champion Antonelli to deliver again.

Quick Reference

Sprint Weekend?	NO
🔒 Fantasy Lock	10:00 AM PT, November 7 11:00 AM MT, November 7 1:00 PM ET, November 7
2× Boost	CHARLES LECLERC—recent form
Value Pick	GABRIEL BORTOLETO—home race, recent form
Constructor	FERRARI—strong two-car potential
One to Avoid	ASTON MARTIN—double DNF in Mexico, reliability issues
Chips to play this week	Consider the Autopilot chip if you still have it to eliminate the guesswork between Leclerc and Antonelli

The Circuit

Interlagos packs plenty of action into its 4.3 km, 71-lap layout. The uphill run to Turn 1 and the long acceleration onto the main straight create overtaking opportunities, while the twisting middle sector rewards a well-balanced car and strong traction. That combination gives midfield drivers a realistic shot at positions-gained and overtaking bonuses, particularly if they qualify out of position. A one-stop strategy can work in straightforward dry conditions, but tyre degradation, traffic, and Safety Cars can push teams toward additional stops. Historical disruption is another factor: every Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 2019 through 2025 featured at least one Safety Car, with red flags in both 2023 and 2024. Rain is currently forecast for both qualifying and race day, adding another layer of uncertainty. Frontrunners remain the safest source of big points, but Interlagos offers more upside than usual for cheap drivers who can stay out of trouble and move forward.

Building Your Team This Week

Locks, value picks, and drivers to avoid this weekend. Prices current as of this week. Full methodology in our PPM guide.

Tier	Driver / Constructor	Price (movement)	Why This Week
🟢 Lock	CHARLES LECLERC	$24.7M (▲ $0.3M)	Recent form, consistent fantasy scoring
🟢 Lock	FERRARI	$28.8M (▲ $0.3M)	Strong recent results from both drivers
⭐ Value	GABRIEL BORTOLETO	$5.8M (▼ $0.6M)	Home race, potential price recovery
⭐ Value	AUDI	$11.6M (▲ $0.6M)	Recent form, expected price increase
🔴 Avoid	FERNANDO ALONSO	$5.4M (▼ $0.6M)	Poor recent form, expected price decrease
🔴 Avoid	ASTON MARTIN	$4.5M (▼ $0.6M)	Recent struggles, expected price decrease

Fantasy Implications from F1 News

• Haas: Rafael Câmara makes his F1 debut at his home Grand Prix in place of Esteban Ocon, bringing uncertainty to the team’s fantasy outlook.
• Aston Martin: Aston Martin’s double retirement in Mexico underlined their reliability risk, making both drivers and the constructor difficult fantasy investments.
• Mercedes: Antonelli sealed the Drivers’ Championship in Mexico, but Mercedes still has the Constructors’ title to fight for, keeping both Silver Arrows relevant for fantasy.

This Week’s Pick & Last Week’s Result

Our Lineup — Sao Paulo GP 2026

Slot	Asset	Price	Why
Driver 1 (2× Boost)	CHARLES LECLERC	$24.7M	Recent form
Driver 2	KIMI ANTONELLI	$27.5M	Newly crowned world champion, recent form
Driver 3	NICO HULKENBERG	$7.8M	Positions-gained and overtaking potential
Driver 4	GABRIEL BORTOLETO	$5.8M	Home race with positions-gained potential
Driver 5	ALEX ALBON	$3.8M	Affordable
Constructor 1	MERCEDES	$34.0M	Championship-leading, two high-scoring drivers
Constructor 2	FERRARI	$28.8M	Two high-scoring drivers
Total		$132.4M

Strategy: Another premium two-constructor build anchored by Leclerc and Antonelli, with two Audi midfield picks and a cheaper Albon to afford the rest of the lineup.

Last Race: Mexico City GP Result

A disappointing weekend for our lineup, with Bearman’s DNF and Hulkenberg’s lack of points dragging us down. Moving the 2× Boost from Antonelli to Leclerc also backfired a bit, costing us another four points. Ferrari still delivered, but 187 points wasn’t enough to keep us from slipping down the rankings.

Season Progress

F1 Fantasy Sao Paulo GP 2026 — FAQ

Who should I Boost in F1 Fantasy for the Sao Paulo GP?

Charles Leclerc is our 2× Boost pick after Ferrari’s strong Mexico City performance, with Interlagos offering opportunities to convert a front-row start into a big fantasy score. Kimi Antonelli isn’t far behind after securing the world title and remains a strong option if Mercedes looks quicker in practice on Friday.

Is Interlagos good for overtaking in F1 Fantasy?

Yes. Interlagos has strong passing opportunities into Turn 1 and at the end of the back straight, creating openings for positions-gained and overtaking points. That can reward midfield drivers who qualify below their true pace, although rain and historical Safety Cars also increase DNF risk.

Who are the best value picks for F1 Fantasy at the Sao Paulo GP?

Gabriel Bortoleto offers home-race upside and room to score through positions gained, while Nico Hulkenberg provides a second route into Audi’s midfield potential. Both need a cleaner weekend than Mexico City, but their prices leave room for premium drivers and constructors elsewhere.

What are you running this week? Drop your lineup in the comments — and check back after FP2 for any last-minute changes.

New to F1 Fantasy? Complete Beginner’s Guide — Last Week’s Results: Mexico City GP Review — Track Practice Data: Sao Paulo GP Lock Guide