About Interlagos
The Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, is a motorsport circuit located in the city of São Paulo, in the neighborhood of Interlagos. It is named after Brazilian Formula One driver Carlos Pace, who died in a plane crash in 1977. The track has hosted the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix and lately the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Interlagos is one of the few counter-clockwise circuits on the calendar. It is famous for its undulating layout and unpredictable weather, which has decided several world championships in dramatic fashion. The long uphill drag to the finish line rewards engine power, while the twisty infield section demands mechanical grip.
The atmosphere at Interlagos is electric, with passionate Brazilian fans filling the grandstands. The "Senna S" at the start of the lap is a legendary sequence of corners that drops downhill. The track's layout encourages overtaking, particularly into Turn 1, ensuring that races here are rarely dull.