Interlagos
Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
Track Layout
Circuit Information
4.309 km
15
1973
permanent
anti-clockwise
Lap Record
1:10.540
Valtteri Bottas (2018)
Historic Photos
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Circuit Designer
Carlos Alberto Segurado
Circuit Evolution
Historic Moments
First Brazilian Grand Prix
Emerson Fittipaldi won the first official Brazilian GP at Interlagos in front of his home crowd. A legend born.
Senna's Emotional Home Win
Ayrton Senna won his home race for the first time, despite his gearbox stuck in 6th gear. He crossed the line in tears, barely able to lift the trophy.
Chaos in the Rain
Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso crashed heavily. Race red-flagged. Confusion over results - Fisichella was initially declared winner, then Räikkönen, then Fisichella again.
Is That Glock?!
Lewis Hamilton passed Timo Glock on the final corner of the final lap of the final race to clinch his first championship by a single point. Glock was on dry tires as rain fell.
Did You Know?
- 1Located between two lakes (inter lagos means "between lakes" in Portuguese)
- 2Runs counter-clockwise, one of few circuits on the calendar to do so
- 3The Senna S (Turns 1-2) is named after Ayrton Senna
- 4Altitude of 800m above sea level affects engine performance
- 5Famous for unpredictable weather - clouds can roll in from the lakes without warning
- 6Nicknamed Autódromo José Carlos Pace after the Brazilian driver who died in 1977
First Formula 1 Race
1973
Years of F1 Racing
53
Historical Weather
Typical Race Weekend Conditions
Temperature
Humidity & Rain Chance
24°C
Avg Air
38°C
Avg Track
70%
Humidity
45%
Rain
Brazilian spring - thunderstorms likely