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 referred to as the Autódromo José Carlos Tempo after the 1975 race winner, has featured on the System 1 schedule for over 50 years and is without doubt one of the most iconic racetracks on this planet. That includes 15 corners over 4.3kms, the circuit’s design initially took inspiration from racetracks within the UK, the US and France however has since had elements of the observe, together with the well-known Senna ‘esses’, replicated at different venues.
With its carnival environment, Interlagos has been the scene for a number of the most memorable moments in System 1 historical past, together with Ayrton Senna’s emotional residence 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 received 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 latest important funding by São Paulo Mayor Nunes’ administration, as town seems 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 underneath the management of the promoter MC Brazil Motorsport, backed by Mubadala, who’ve labored carefully with the Metropolis of São Paulo to reinforce the fan expertise and have positioned an elevated give attention to environmental, social and governance initiatives, together with the upskilling of 100 ladies 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 System 1, mentioned:
I’m delighted to announce we might be staying at Interlagos till 2030, and I can’t wait for a lot of extra years of the fantastic environment 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 all the pieces that’s nice about racing, and we look ahead to seeing the way it develops through the years to create a good higher expertise.
Ricardo Nunes, Mayor of São Paulo, mentioned:
The extension of the contract for the System 1 Grande Prêmio de São Paulo, broadcast in roughly 180 nations, solidifies our metropolis as a worldwide 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, mentioned:
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 help of the São Paulo Metropolis Corridor. Persevering with to be a accomplice of System 1 is a matter of nice delight. Now, we’ll instantly begin planning for the years forward in order that we will have even higher Grand Prix editions within the coming years.
