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Autódromo José Carlos Pace

Round 21 · Nov 6–8

🇧🇷 São Paulo · Brazil

About
Circuit Information
Official Name Autódromo José Carlos Pace First GP 1973 Lap Record 1:10.540 — V. Bottas (2018)
Length 4.309 km
Laps 71
Corners 15
Altitude 765 m

All 15 grandstands at São Paulo, mapped

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About Autódromo José Carlos Pace

The Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a permanent circuit in São Paulo, Brazil. At 4.309 km long with 15 corners, the lap is run 71 times on race day. The circuit first appeared on the Formula 1 calendar in 1973. Situated 765 metres above sea level, the thin air shapes car setup throughout the race weekend.

Key Corners

Turn 1 — Tight right-hander at the end of the main straight, one of the best overtaking spots on the calendar.

Turn 3 — Fast right-hander at the top of the hill, taken with high commitment.

The iconic Descida do Lago — a sweeping left-hander downhill, one of the most exciting corners in F1.

Turn 6 — Tight left-hand hairpin, another key overtaking opportunity as drivers brake hard from high speed.

Turn 7 — Right-hander in the twisty Senna S sequence, named after Ayrton Senna.

Turn 9 — Exit of the Senna S, a right-hander that launches cars toward the back section of the circuit.

Turn 10 — Long left-hander leading into the infield section, tightening at the apex.

Turn 12 — Fast left-hand bend, part of the quick back section of Interlagos.

Turn 13 — Right-hander leading onto the back straight, critical to get a good exit.

Turn 15 — Final corner before the main straight, a long right-hander that sets up the lap.

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