The Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, is a
motorsport
Motorsport, motorsports or motor sport is a global term used to encompass the group of competitive sporting events which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles. The terminology can also be used to describe forms of competition of two ...
circuit located in the city of
São Paulo
São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaWC a ...
, in the neighborhood of
Interlagos
Interlagos is a neighborhood located in the district of Socorro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Its name comes from the fact that the region is located between two large reservoirs, Guarapiranga and Billings, built in the early 20th century ...
. It was inaugurated on 12 May 1940, by the federal intervener
Adhemar de Barros. The traditional name of the circuit and of the neighborhood itself comes from the fact that it is located in a region between two large artificial lakes,
Guarapiranga
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The Reservoir of Guarapiranga (Represa de Guarapiranga) is a reservoir in the southern area of the city of São Paulo, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.
Construction
The Reservoir of Guarapiranga was constructed in 1906 by the São Pau ...
and
Billings
Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population of 117,116 as of the 2020 census. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metrop ...
, which were built in the beginning of the 20th century to supply the city with water and electricity. In 1985 the circuit was renamed to honor the Formula 1 driver
José Carlos Pace
José Carlos Pace (October 6, 1944 – March 18, 1977) was a racing driver from Brazil. He participated in 73 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting at the 1972 South African Grand Prix. He won one race, achieved six podiums, an ...
, who died in a plane crash in 1977. Attached to its facilities there is a
Kart
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circuit named after
Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna da Silva (; 21 March 1960 – 1 May 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions, World Drivers' Championship in , , and . Senna is one of three Formula One drivers fro ...
. The circuit runs counterclockwise.
It is internationally known for hosting the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix stage and the
Lollapalooza
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music festival. It has hosted the Formula One
Brazilian Grand Prix
The Brazilian Grand Prix ( pt, Grande Prêmio do Brasil), currently held under the name São Paulo Grand Prix ( pt, Grande Prêmio de São Paulo), is a Formula One championship race which is currently held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace ...
since 1973. It also hosted the
Brazilian motorcycle Grand Prix
The Brazilian motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling road racing event that is part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Championship.
History
The first official Brazilian Grand Prix was held in 1987 at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrto ...
in 1992, the
Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) was a touring car racing series held from 1984 to 1996. Originally based in Germany, it held additional rounds elsewhere in Europe and later worldwide.
The original DTM had resumed racing with producti ...
in 1996, the
FIA GT1 World Championship
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in 2010, and the
FIA World Endurance Championship
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from 2012 to 2014. As the major racetrack in the country it also hosted many previous and active national championships such as
Stock Car Brasil
Stock Car Pro Series, formerly known as Stock Car Brasil, is a touring car auto racing series based in Brazil organized by Vicar. It is considered the major Brazilian and South American motorsports series. Starting in 1979 with Chevrolet as the ...
,
Campeonato Sudamericano de GT,
Fórmula Truck
Fórmula Truck is a Brazilian Truck racing series. It ran from 1996 to 2017, when it folded and was reorganized into the Copa Truck. However, the series returned to its original name and format in 2021.
History
The idea for the racing series ...
,
Copa Truck
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History
The origin of the category came after nine teams left Formula Truck because of disagreement ...
,
Formula 3 Sudamericana
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,
Brazilian Formula Three Championship
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, and
Mil Milhas Brasil
The Mil Milhas Brasil (also known as the Mil Milhas Brasileiras or 1000 Miles of Brazil in Portuguese) is a sports car endurance race held annually in Brazil since 1956.
The Mil Milhas has been held nearly every year since its inception and is ...
. In addition, the
Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho The Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho (Portuguese for ''July 9 Cycling Race'') is a single day road bicycle racing event held in Brazil. It was created in 1933 by journalist Cásper Líbero. He worked at the Gazeta Esportiva sports newspaper and create ...
road cycling race was held at the venue from 2002 to 2006 and from 2008 to 2013.
History
![Jose Carlos Pace bust](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Jose_Carlos_Pace_bust.jpg)
The land on which the circuit is located was originally bought in 1926 by property developers who wanted to build housing.
[Interlagos circuit history](_blank)
– Official Brazilian Grand Prix website Following difficulties partly due to the
1929 stock market crash
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, it was decided to build a racing circuit instead, construction started in 1938 and the track was inaugurated on 12 May 1940.
The design was inspired by the tracks of
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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and
Roosevelt Raceway
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(1937 layout) in the United States,
Brooklands
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in England, and
Montlhéry
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History
Montlhéry lay on the strategically important road from Paris to Orléans. U ...
in France.
The traditional name of the circuit (literally, "between lakes") comes from its location on the neighborhood of
Interlagos
Interlagos is a neighborhood located in the district of Socorro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Its name comes from the fact that the region is located between two large reservoirs, Guarapiranga and Billings, built in the early 20th century ...
, a region between two large artificial lakes,
Guarapiranga
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The Reservoir of Guarapiranga (Represa de Guarapiranga) is a reservoir in the southern area of the city of São Paulo, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.
Construction
The Reservoir of Guarapiranga was constructed in 1906 by the São Pau ...
and
Billings
Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population of 117,116 as of the 2020 census. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metrop ...
, which were built in the early 20th century to supply the city with water and electric power. The name of this region was suggested by the French architect and urban planner
Alfred Agache after the
Interlaken
, neighboring_municipalities= Bönigen, Därligen, Matten bei Interlaken, Ringgenberg, Unterseen
, twintowns = Scottsdale (USA), Ōtsu (Japan), Třeboň (Czech Republic)
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region located in Switzerland.
It was renamed in 1985 from "Autódromo de Interlagos" to its current name to honor the Brazilian Formula One driver
José Carlos Pace
José Carlos Pace (October 6, 1944 – March 18, 1977) was a racing driver from Brazil. He participated in 73 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting at the 1972 South African Grand Prix. He won one race, achieved six podiums, an ...
, who died in a plane crash in 1977.
Formula One started racing there in 1972, the first year being a non-championship race, won by Argentinean
Carlos Reutemann
Carlos Alberto "Lole" Reutemann (12 April 1942 – 7 July 2021) was an Argentine racing driver who raced in Formula One from to , and later became a politician in his native province of Santa Fe, for the Justicialist Party, and governor of ...
. The first World Championship Brazilian Grand Prix was held at Interlagos in
1973
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, the race won by defending Formula One World Champion and São Paulo local
Emerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi (; born 12 December 1946) is a Brazilian former automobile racing driver who won both the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice each and the CART championship once.
Moving up from Formula Two, Fittip ...
. Fittipaldi won the race again the
following year in bad weather and Brazilian driver
José Carlos Pace
José Carlos Pace (October 6, 1944 – March 18, 1977) was a racing driver from Brazil. He participated in 73 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting at the 1972 South African Grand Prix. He won one race, achieved six podiums, an ...
won his only race at Interlagos in
1975
It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe.
Events
January
* January 1 - Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...
.
Due to safety concerns with the circuit, including the bumpy track surface and the inadequate barriers, deep ditches, and embankments, the last Formula One race held on the original Interlagos was in
1980
Events January
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* January 6 – Global Positioning System time epoch begins at 00:00 UTC.
* January 9 – ...
, the race was nearly cancelled after protests by many Formula One drivers including defending world champion
Jody Scheckter
Jody David Scheckter (born 29 January 1950) is a South African business proprietor and former motor racing driver. He competed in Formula One from 1972 to 1980, winning the Drivers' Championship in with Ferrari. Scheckter remains the only Afr ...
. The safety concerns were directed towards the track surface, which BBC commentator Murray Walker described as "appallingly bumpy". Most of the ground-effect cars of 1980 were designed in such a way that bumpy surfaces were barely tolerable for the drivers. These factors meant that Formula One would move back to the
Jacarepaguá
Jacarepaguá (), with a land area of , is a neighborhood situated in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2010, it had a population of 157,326. The name comes from the indigenous name of the location, "shallow pond of caymans", yakaré (c ...
circuit in Rio de Janeiro, hometown of established star
Nelson Piquet
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior (, born 17 August 1952) is a Brazilian retired racing driver and businessman. Since his retirement, Piquet, a three-time World Champion, has been ranked among the greatest Formula One (F1) drivers in various motorspo ...
and where the Brazilian Grand Prix was held in 1978. After Formula One moved away, the only major race being held at Interlagos was the Mil Milhas Brasil, and the last major race on the original circuit was the 1989 Mil Milhas Brasil. Formula One returned to the circuit in
1990
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after it had been shortened and modified at a cost of $15 million. The track layout, aside from the pit exit being extended along the "Curva do Sol" over the years has remained the same since 1990. The ascendancy of another São Paulo local,
Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna da Silva (; 21 March 1960 – 1 May 1994) was a Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions, World Drivers' Championship in , , and . Senna is one of three Formula One drivers fro ...
, has also influenced the return of Formula One to Interlagos, and it has stayed there ever since.
The circuit is often witness to dramatic results when it hosts the Formula One
Brazilian Grand Prix
The Brazilian Grand Prix ( pt, Grande Prêmio do Brasil), currently held under the name São Paulo Grand Prix ( pt, Grande Prêmio de São Paulo), is a Formula One championship race which is currently held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace ...
, especially since its move to an end of season slot in 2004.
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso Díaz (; born 29 July 1981) is a Spanish racing driver currently competing for Alpine in Formula One. He won the series' World Drivers' Championship in and with Renault, and has also driven for McLaren, Ferrari, and Mi ...
won both the 2005 and 2006 world titles in Brazil, with Renault also clinching the constructors' title in 2006.
Kimi Räikkönen
Kimi-Matias Räikkönen (; born 17 October 1979), nicknamed "The Iceman", is a Finnish racing driver who competed in Formula One between 2001 and 2021 for Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus, and Alfa Romeo. Räikkönen won the 2007 Formula One Wo ...
won the
2007 World Championship here after being seven points down and in third place in the championship entering the final race of the season.
Felipe Massa
Felipe Massa (, born 25 April 1981) is a Brazilian racing driver. He competed in 15 seasons of Formula One between 2002 and 2017, where he scored 11 Grand Prix victories, 41 podiums and finished as championship runner-up in 2008 by one poin ...
almost won the 2008 Driver's World Championship when he finished the
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix
The 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix (formally the Formula 1 Grande Prêmio do Brasil 2008) was a Formula One motor race held on 2 November 2008 at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos, in São Paulo, Brazil. It was the eighteenth and final rac ...
as winner, but after he finished,
Lewis Hamilton
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overtook
Timo Glock
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and was crowned World Champion. Despite
Rubens Barrichello
Rubens "Rubinho" Gonçalves Barrichello (, ; born 23 May 1972) is a Brazilian professional racing driver who competed in Formula One between and . He currently competes full-time in the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series, driving the No. 111 Toy ...
's pole position in
2009
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,
Mark Webber won the race and
Jenson Button
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won the championship for
Brawn after starting 14th.
Williams got their first pole since 2005 here at the
2010 Brazilian Grand Prix with
Nico Hülkenberg
Nicolas Hülkenberg (, born 19 August 1987) is a German professional racing driver who is scheduled to make a full-time racing return to Formula 1 with Haas F1 Team in 2023, after serving as a reserve driver for Aston Martin F1 Team for the yea ...
. The race was won by
Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel (; born 3 July 1987) is a German racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2022 for BMW Sauber, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Toro Rosso, Red Bull Racing, Red Bull, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari, and Aston Martin in Formula One ...
, and with Mark Webber coming second,
Red Bull
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secured the constructors title; however the driver's title was not confirmed until the
last race of the season.
Characteristics
One the main characteristics of Interlagos is that it was not built on flat terrain, but follows the ups and downs of hilly ground, which makes it harder to drive and demands more power from the cars' engines. The races therefore can be tough on the car and physically demanding on the drivers, especially since the circuit runs
counterclockwise
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, where the centrifugal forces in the many hard left turns push the drivers' necks to the right, instead of left as in most of the circuits on the F1 calendar. The hilly course is also a good feature for
road cycling
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races, which are usually held at the circuit.
Additionally to the physical aspects there is also a climate component to the venue, the region where the track is located is known for having rapid changes in weather with outbursts of rain being common, which can vary from a short lived drizzle to a torrential storm. This can add a degree of unpredictability to the races and it's classic associated with the circuit. The city of São Paulo itself where
Interlagos
Interlagos is a neighborhood located in the district of Socorro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Its name comes from the fact that the region is located between two large reservoirs, Guarapiranga and Billings, built in the early 20th century ...
is located is known by the nickname "Land of the Drizzle".
First reform
In 1979 upgrading work was done and the pit lane was extended past the first left-hand turn (1), making the corner more narrow, and the pit lane ended right in the middle of turn 1 and 2. The present design of the track dates back to 1990, when the original circuit was shortened from to . As a consequence of the reduction, the track lost three long straight sections and nine fast curves (5 were lost forever, 4 were made slower and are still present). The original track was full of fast corners and it allowed cars to keep maximum speed for up for many seconds, it was considered dangerous, and in 1990 the old layout was mostly revised. The new track still had a very long top-speed section that contained bumps, high-speed turns and little run-off area though the track was very wide at this point.
Improvement in 2007
For the
2007 Brazilian Grand Prix, the largest-scale repairs in the last 35 years were carried out at the circuit, to fundamentally solve problems with the track surface. The existing asphalt was entirely replaced, resulting in a much smoother track surface. At the same time, the pit lane entrance was enhanced to improve safety and to add a new fixed grand stand. To facilitate the work, the circuit was closed and no events were held in the five months immediately preceding the race.
On 17 October 2007,
(CPTM) began to operate the new station of the Line C (currently called
Line 9), ''Autódromo'', near the circuit. The Line C had been extended to improve the access between the center of
São Paulo
São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaWC a ...
and southern region of the
Greater São Paulo
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including the circuit, improving circuit accessibility.
Planned 2012 redevelopment
Shortly before the
2011 Brazilian Grand Prix,
FIA
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Fia or FIA may also refer to: People
* Fia Backst ...
race director
Charlie Whiting
Charles Whiting (12 August 1952 – 14 March 2019) was a British motorsports director. He served as the FIA Formula One Race Director, Safety Delegate, Permanent Starter and head of the F1 Technical Department, in which capacities he generally ma ...
detailed several planned upgrades of the circuit, including a new pit entrance and expanded run-off at the final corner, as a response to several fatal accidents at the circuit in 2011.
In June 2012, further details of the proposed plans emerged, calling for the construction of a brand new pit building and the relocation of the start line from its current position between Arquibancadas and the Senna 'S' to Reta Oposta. However, later it was decided to keep start/finish straight at its current location along with the new pit building.
Pit lane
Interlagos has one of the longest pit-lanes ever used in Formula One, starting just before the start-finish straight and rejoining the main course after Curva do Sol. Entering the pits was originally not a trivial task, as the high speed and the left turning may force the car rightwards, out of the pits. The pit lane entrance received some changes to become safer for the
2007 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, and later for the
2014 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, when a
chicane
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was added.
Layout history
Image:Interlagos 1973.jpg, 1973 layout (JPG)
Image:Circuit Interlagos 1977.svg, 1977 layout (SVG)
Image:Interlagos 1979.jpg, 1979 layout (JPG)
Image:Circuit Interlagos.svg, The track as it was redesigned in 1990 (the latest major modification of the track, which saw only minor modifications since then)
Image:Interlagosoverlay.jpg, Overlay showing the differences between present-day and 1973 layouts
Track layout
Race start is in the "Tribunas" section and features a long straight with an upward inclination, then comes "S do Senna" (the Senna S)
,2 a pair of alternating downward turns (left then right) that exhibit different attack angles and inclinations.
"S do Senna" connects with "Curva do Sol" (Curve of the Sun)
a round-shaped large-radius left turn that leads to "Reta Oposta" (Opposite Straight) the track's longest (but not the fastest) straight. Reta Oposta is succeeded by a pair of downhill left turns that are called "Descida do Lago" (Lake's Descent)
,5into a short straight section that climbs up towards the back of the pit buildings.
This is followed by a slow section, with small, kart-like turns and elevation changes. The first of these turns is known as "Ferradura" (Horseshoe)
,7downhill and right into "Laranjinha" (Little Orange)
another right turn and the slowest point of the circuit; the next turn leads into "Pinheirinho" (Little Pine Tree)
left on a plain field; then comes "Bico de Pato" (Duck Bill)
0a right turn with a tight hairpin like shape; and then "Mergulho" (Dive)
1 a constant-radius left-hand turn that slings the driver straight into a harder left at "Junção" (Junction)
2
Turn
3"Café" (Coffee), is a left up-hill kink and marks the start of the long top-speed section. Rising up through "Subida dos Boxes" (Up to the Pits)
4 the driver encounters a long uphill left turn with a gradient of 10% that demands a lot of power from the cars. At the end of it comes Arquibancadas (Bleachers)
5 a wide high velocity left turn that connects to the "Tribunas" straight to complete the final section of the track.
The series of left turns from the exit of "Junção" all the way to Turn 1 is typically taken at full throttle and treated as a long straight. This section is one of the longest full-throttle stretches on the Formula 1 calendar, and thus demanding of the engine's reliability. Other notable stretches of this nature are the "Rettifilo Tribune" straight at
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
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and the Kemmel Straight at
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
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.
List of the corners with their names (the numbers correspond to the current layout, from start to finish line):
* 'S' do Senna (Senna S) (1,2)
* Curva do Sol (Curve of the Sun) (3)
* Descida do Lago (Lake's Descent) (4,5)
* Ferradura (Horseshoe) (6,7)
* Laranjinha (Little Orange) (8)
* Pinheirinho (Little Pine Tree) (9)
* Bico de Pato (Duck's Bill) (10)
* Mergulho (Dive) (11)
* Junção (Junction) (12)
* Café (Coffee) (13)
* Subida dos Boxes (Up to the Pits) (14)
* Arquibancadas (Bleachers) (15)
Events
; Current
* January:
Mil Milhas Brasil
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The Mil Milhas has been held nearly every year since its inception and is ...
* February:
Stock Car Brasil
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, Hot Classics SLDV, Campeonato Brasileiro de Turismo Nacional
* May:
TCR South America Touring Car Championship
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Background
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, GT Sprint Race Brasil,
Copa Truck
The Copa Truck is a Brazilian auto racing series, composed of trucks prepared for race. The category replaces the Fórmula Truck series in 2017.
History
The origin of the category came after nine teams left Formula Truck because of disagreement ...
, Quatro Horas de Interlagos
* July:
Stock Car Brasil
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,
F4 Brazilian Championship
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* August:
F4 Brazilian Championship
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, Campeonato Brasileiro de Turismo Nacional, GT Sprint Race Brasil,
Copa Truck
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History
The origin of the category came after nine teams left Formula Truck because of disagreement ...
* September:
Fórmula Truck
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, 500 km de São Paulo
* November:
Formula One
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''
São Paulo Grand Prix'',
Porsche Cup Brasil
* December:
Stock Car Brasil
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,
F4 Brazilian Championship
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,
Porsche Cup Brasil, Quatro Horas de Interlagos
; Former
*
Brazilian Formula Three Championship
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(2014–2017)
*
Campeonato Sudamericano de GT (2007–2013)
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FIA GT1 World Championship
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(2010)
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FIA World Endurance Championship
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6 Hours of São Paulo
The 6 Hours of São Paulo was a sports car race held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil. It was created for the FIA World Endurance Championship, and was held for the first time on 15 September 2012 as the fifth round of th ...
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Formula 3 Brazil Open (2010–2014)
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Formula 3 Sudamericana
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(1987, 1989–1993, 1995, 1998–1999, 2003–2011, 2013)
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Formula One
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Brazilian Grand Prix
The Brazilian Grand Prix ( pt, Grande Prêmio do Brasil), currently held under the name São Paulo Grand Prix ( pt, Grande Prêmio de São Paulo), is a Formula One championship race which is currently held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace ...
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing
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Brazilian motorcycle Grand Prix
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History
The first official Brazilian Grand Prix was held in 1987 at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrto ...
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International Formula 3000
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International Touring Car Championship
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* ''International'' (New Order album), 2002
* ''International'' (The T ...
(1996)
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Le Mans Series
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(2007)
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Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho The Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho (Portuguese for ''July 9 Cycling Race'') is a single day road bicycle racing event held in Brazil. It was created in 1933 by journalist Cásper Líbero. He worked at the Gazeta Esportiva sports newspaper and create ...
(2002–2006, 2008–2013)
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South American Super Touring Car Championship
The South American Super Touring Car Championship (known locally as the Copa de las Naciones Super Turismo then as the Copa de Superturismo Sudamericano) was an international touring car racing series in South America which used FIA Super Touring ...
(1997–1999)
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TC2000 Championship
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Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines. ...
(2007)
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Top Race V6
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The cars
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(2009–2010)
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World Series by Nissan
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(2002)
Lap records
The official fastest lap records at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace are listed as:
See also
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Interlagos
Interlagos is a neighborhood located in the district of Socorro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Its name comes from the fact that the region is located between two large reservoirs, Guarapiranga and Billings, built in the early 20th century ...
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Cidade Dutra
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Neighborhoods of Cidade Dutra
* Chácara Meyer
* Chácara Monte Sol
* Cidade Dutra
* Conjunto Residencial Salvador Tolezani
* Granja Nossa Senhora Aparecida
* Jardim Alpi ...
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Socorro
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo Amaro
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo Amaro ( la, Dioecesis Sancti Mauri) is a diocese located in the district of Santo Amaro, in the city and the Ecclesiastical province of São Paulo in Brazil.
History
* 15 March 1989: Established as Diocese of ...
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Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro
The Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It comprises three districts: Socorro, Grajaú, and Cidade Dutra.
This is the most populous subprefecture of São Paulo, with a total popul ...
References
External links
Official websiteInfo from the Official Formula 1 WebsiteOfficial Brazilian Grand Prix websiteEnglish site
SaoPauloEsportes.comInfo from BBC's circuit guideAutodromo Jose Carlos Pace History and StatisticsAutódromo José Carlos Pace on Google Maps (Current Formula 1 Tracks)3D views and virtual laps of all F1 circuits, including this one, via Google Earth
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Subprefecture of Capela do Socorro
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