🇧🇷 Interlagos – Track Facts

📍 Location

São Paulo, Brazil (Interlagos neighborhood)

🏁 Event Details

• First Grand Prix: 1973 (modern Interlagos layout since 1990)

• 2025 Race Dates: November 7–9, 2025

• Race Number: 20th race of the 2025 season

• Title: Formula 1 Heineken Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2025

• Sunday Race Laps: 71

• Total Race Distance: 305.909 km

• Circuit Length: 4.309 km

• Number of Turns: 15

• DRS Zones: 2 detection zones

• Sprint Weekend: Yes – Sprint Race on Saturday, November 8

⏱️ Lap Record

• 1:10.540 – Valtteri Bottas (2018)

🏆 Recent São Paulo Grand Prix Winners

✨ Notable Circuit Features

• Counter-clockwise layout: One of only a few on the calendar – tough on necks

• Classic moments: Interlagos is known for championship deciders and dramatic finishes

• Key corners and sections:

  • Senna S (Turns 1–2): Great for overtakes

  • Ferradura & Laranjinha: Fast, flowing middle sector

  • Juncão to Start/Finish: Flat-out run with DRS – critical for last-lap battles

• Passionate Brazilian fans: Bring the energy rain or shine

👥 Fan Guide

• Best Grandstand Views:

  • Grandstand A: Long view of start-finish straight and Turn 1

  • Grandstand M: Final corners and uphill drag to the line

  • Grandstand R: Positioned along the Senna S

• What to Pack:

  • Poncho and umbrella – São Paulo weather changes rapidly

  • Sunscreen and a hat – it’s hot and exposed when dry

  • Brazil flag or Ayrton Senna tribute gear for local flair

• Travel Tips:

  • Take CPTM Line 9 (Emerald) to Autódromo Station – short walk to entrance

  • Use official shuttle services – driving is discouraged

  • Be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas – keep essentials secure