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Formula 1 has introduced that the São Paulo Grand Prix will stay on the F1 calendar until 2030 inclusive, following a five-year extension.
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The Interlagos circuit, formally often known as the Autódromo José Carlos Pace after the 1975 race winner, has featured on the Formula 1 schedule for over 50 years and is likely one of the most iconic racetracks in the world. Featuring 15 corners over 4.3kms, the circuit’s design initially took inspiration from racetracks in the UK, the United States and France however has since had components of the observe, together with the well-known Senna ‘esses’, replicated at different venues.
With its carnival ambiance, Interlagos has been the scene for among the most memorable moments in Formula 1 historical past, together with Ayrton Senna’s emotional dwelling victory in 1991, Kimi Räikkönen clinching the World Championship in 2007 and Lewis Hamilton’s enthralling battle with Max Verstappen in 2021.
The 2022 Grand Prix welcomed 235,000 followers throughout a dramatic race weekend as George Russell gained each the F1 Sprint and the Grand Prix, taking the highest step of the rostrum for the primary time in his F1 profession. Kevin Magnussen additionally secured a shock first Pole Position of his profession for the F1 Sprint, as Interlagos once more delivered an entertaining weekend of racing motion.
The extension of the São Paulo Grand Prix follows latest important funding by São Paulo Mayor Nunes’ administration, as town appears to be like to improve the Interlagos circuit right into a venue appropriate for internet hosting wider leisure occasions, together with music concert events. In addition, the Grand Prix continues to evolve underneath the management of the promoter MC Brazil Motorsport, backed by Mubadala, who’ve labored intently with the City of São Paulo to improve the fan expertise and have positioned an elevated concentrate on environmental, social and governance initiatives, together with the upskilling of 100 girls from weak backgrounds to develop into certified mechanics, all of whom graduated in a particular ceremony on the circuit on Thursday.
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, stated:
I’m delighted to announce we can be staying at Interlagos until 2030, and I can’t wait for a lot of extra years of the great ambiance that the Brazilian followers convey. Brazil has such a wealthy racing heritage, and this iconic circuit is a favorite of drivers and followers world wide. It embodies every part that’s nice about racing, and we glance ahead to seeing the way it develops over time to create a fair higher expertise.
Ricardo Nunes, Mayor of São Paulo, stated:
The extension of the contract for the Formula 1 Grande Prêmio de São Paulo, broadcast in roughly 180 nations, solidifies our metropolis as a world chief in internet hosting main occasions with financial and social affect, producing jobs, income, and alternatives. Each yr, we additionally advance our sustainability agenda, incorporating improvements to overcome challenges and convey extra advantages to town of São Paulo and Brazil.
Alan Adler, CEO of São Paulo Grand Prix, stated:
It is a good honour to have the contract extension that ensures São Paulo’s place on the Formula 1 calendar. This is the popularity of the work we’ve got been doing, with the essential assist of the São Paulo City Hall. Continuing to be a accomplice of Formula 1 is a matter of nice pleasure. Now, we are going to instantly begin planning for the years forward in order that we are able to have even higher Grand Prix editions in the approaching years.
