🇧🇷 São Paulo · Brazil
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.
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.
This circuit has 14 mapped grandstand sections: Grandstand M, Premium Paddock Club, Pit Stop Club, Grandstand B, Grandstand A, Grandstand D, Grandstand R, Grandstand N, Grandstand H, Grandstand G, Grandstand S, Grandstand V, Grand Prix Club, Orange Tree Club.