System 1 has introduced that the São Paulo Grand Prix will stay on the F1 calendar till 2030 inclusive, following a five-year extension.
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The Interlagos circuit, formally often called the Autódromo José Carlos Tempo after the 1975 race winner, has featured on the System 1 schedule for over 50 years and is likely one of the most iconic racetracks on the earth. That includes 15 corners over 4.3kms, the circuit’s design initially took inspiration from racetracks within the UK, the USA and France however has since had elements of the observe, together with the well-known Senna ‘esses’, replicated at different venues.
With its carnival ambiance, Interlagos has been the scene for a number of the most memorable moments in System 1 historical past, together with Ayrton Senna’s emotional house 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 Dash 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 Place of his profession for the F1 Dash, as Interlagos once more delivered an entertaining weekend of racing motion.
The extension of the São Paulo Grand Prix follows current important funding by São Paulo Mayor Nunes’ administration, as town appears to improve the Interlagos circuit right into a venue appropriate for internet hosting wider leisure occasions, together with music concert events. As well as, the Grand Prix continues to evolve beneath the management of the promoter MC Brazil Motorsport, backed by Mubadala, who’ve labored intently with the Metropolis of São Paulo to boost the fan expertise and have positioned an elevated give attention to environmental, social and governance initiatives, together with the upskilling of 100 girls from susceptible backgrounds to turn out to be certified mechanics, all of whom graduated in a particular ceremony on the circuit on Thursday.
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of System 1, stated:
I’m delighted to announce we shall be staying at Interlagos till 2030, and I can’t wait for a lot of extra years of the great ambiance that the Brazilian followers carry. Brazil has such a wealthy racing heritage, and this iconic circuit is a favorite of drivers and followers around the globe. It embodies every little thing that’s nice about racing, and we sit up for seeing the way it develops over time to create an excellent higher expertise.
Ricardo Nunes, Mayor of São Paulo, stated:
The extension of the contract for the System 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. Every year, we additionally advance our sustainability agenda, incorporating improvements to beat challenges and produce extra advantages to town of São Paulo and Brazil.
Alan Adler, CEO of São Paulo Grand Prix, stated:
It’s a nice honour to have the contract extension that ensures São Paulo’s place on the System 1 calendar. That is the popularity of the work we’ve been doing, with the essential assist of the São Paulo Metropolis Corridor. Persevering with to be a companion of System 1 is a matter of nice satisfaction. Now, we’ll instantly begin planning for the years forward in order that we are able to have even higher Grand Prix editions within the coming years.
