Brazilian Grand Prix
The Brazilian Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the Formula One calendar. The passionate Brazilian crowds make the race one of the great spectacles of the season and the challenging circuit adds to the excitement.
The Interlargos circuit provides a bumpy test of the mechanical equipment as much as the skill of the drivers and the tight corners add to the problems of racing at high speeds. This famous event always provides a superb race and much is expected once again this year.
Watch Brazilian Grand Prix Live
Formula 1 visits Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo for round 19 of the 2011 Live F1 season.
2011 Season
In the past two seasons the race has been won by the Red Bull team and much is anticipated from Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber once again this year. The McLaren team don’t hold a good record at the track but both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be hoping to put in a good show and will aim for a podium finish.
Overview
The Interlargos circuit is popular with drivers and the intensity of the crowd is unrivalled in its passion.
The circuit itself is 4.309 km in length and is a good mix of long straights and 15 testing corners. The race is held over 71 laps and the total distance covered by the cars is 305.909 km. The current fastest lap record is held by Juan Pablo Montoya who recorded a time of 1:11:473 in 2004.
History
Following the international success achieved by Emerson Fittipaldi the clamour for a Brazilian Grand Prix grew and the first Formula One race was set for 1973 at the Interlargos circuit. The race moved from the Sao Paulo track to the Jacarepaguá circuit between 1981 and 1989 but returned to Interlargos since then.
The Brazilian Grand Prix is considered one of the most exciting and challenging circuits on the Formula One calendar and has held some of the most memorable races in recent history.
The Interlargos circuit is loved by the drivers and the relatively small number of changes that have been made to the track since it was built in 1938 add to the mystique and magic that the race exudes.
Key Moments
2008
Lewis Hamilton wins to become youngest World Champion in Formula One history at the time.
2006
Felipe Massa wins the race from pole position for the second win of his career and send his Brazilians supporters into raptures.
2004
Michael and Ralf Schumacher hold the first two places on the starting grid but Juan Pablo Montoya puts in a great performance to win the race.
2003
Rain unexpectedly hits the race and most teams are unprepared. Giancarlo Fisichella takes advantage to claim his fist Formula One victory.
