The São Paulo ePrix is a race of the

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championship, held for the first time in

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 ...

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on March 25, 2023.

History

Back in the first season, there were plans for a Rio de Janeiro ePrix, but it didn't happen due to technical issues. Years later

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planned a circuit at

Ibirapuera Park Ibirapuera Park ( pt, Parque Ibirapuera) is an urban park in São Paulo. It comprises 158 hectares between Av. República do Líbano, Av. Pedro Alvares Cabral, and Av. IV Centenário, and is the most visited park in South America, with 14.4 million ...

, but political changes made it impossible. In the third time there were plans to bring the FE during the 2017-2018 season, but an agreement was only reached in 2022. The agreement was reached between the São Paulo City Hall and the FE on April 30, 2022. The contract has a 5-year term, with the possibility of extending it to another 5 years. The contract was approved, and the calendar was confirmed by FIA on June 29, 2022 and was made official on October 13, 2022. The track has length and use a good part of the original IndyCar circuit.

Results

Interview

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References

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