The Formula 1 World Championship announced today that the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in São Paulo will remain on the race calendar until at least 2030 following a five-year contract extension. The current contract for the race, now known as the São Paulo Grand Prix, was set to expire in 2025.
Interlagos, officially named the Autódromo José Carlos Pace after the winner of the 1975 Brazilian Grand Prix, hosted the first world championship race in 1973. The circuit has witnessed some significant moments in the history of the sport, including the emotional victory by the late Ayrton Senna, a three-time world champion, on home soil in 1991, and Kimi Räikkönen winning the title in 2007 with Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton claimed his first title there in 2008 with McLaren after a crucial pass in the final corner of the last lap, while Jenson Button secured his title there in 2009 with the Brawn GP team. Fernando Alonso won his titles in 2005 and 2006 at Interlagos.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated, "I am pleased to announce that we will remain in Interlagos until 2030. I cannot wait for many more years of the fantastic atmosphere brought by Brazilian fans." He added, "Brazil has a rich heritage in the world of racing, and this iconic circuit is a favorite among drivers and fans worldwide. It embodies everything wonderful about racing. We look forward to seeing how it evolves over the years to create a better experience."
