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[spoiler]Circuit Info

The old version of the Brazilian circuit incorporated most of the tight and twisty infield still present today, along with a balls-out, high-speed section. The original layout consisted of four fast corners, split up by long straights, in which the cars would remain flat out for around 20 seconds. With significant bumps throughout the lap, the track was considered very dangerous - especially by 1980 when cars were running ground-effect aerodynamics. That, and the encroaching favellas around the circuit, saw the Brazilian Grand Prix move to the more glamorous Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro. When it returned in 1990 a $15 million redevelopment plan had stunted the circuit to today's layout. Interlagos literally means 'between the lakes' referring to two large manmade lakes built in the early 20th century to supply the city with water and electricity. The land on which the circuit stands was originally bought in 1938 by two property developers who intended to build houses on the site. When they discovered that the site was not suitable they decided to build a circuit instead, and as Sao Paulo continued to grow at an astounding rate it was not long before the track was surrounded by houses.

Owing to the success of Emerson Fittipaldi, the country expressed an interest in hosting a race. Interlagos held two non-championship races in 1971 and '72 before joining the full championship calendar in 1973, and the circuit proved to be a lucky one for the local racers Fittipaldi, Carlos Pace and Carlos Reutemann who all won races there. In fact, it was the scene of Pace's only F1 win, and following his death in a plane crash in 1977 the circuit was renamed in his honour.

In 1978 the Brazilian Grand Prix moved to the Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro, but it returned to Interlagos the following year. In 1981 it was moved to Rio permanently as the organisers felt the slums of Sao Paulo were at odds with the glamour of F1. It would take a promise of a US$15million redevelopment programme to bring the race back in 1990.

The circuit itself is one of the very few circuits on the calendar that runs anti-clockwise, and this, combined with its bumpy surface means it is considered hard on cars and drivers alike. The resurfacing of the track in 2007 ironed out most of the worst bumps but the circuit still retains the character as it follows the lands contours making it an interesting circuit to drive.

Despite the lack of a real Brazilian hero since Senna's death the passion of the local fans has not diminished and the race continues to draw good crowds.[/spoiler]



20 years on. Looks like it was yesterday. I remember well this day. Senna fulfills his greatest dream by winning his first Brazilian GP. He drove the last laps with damaged gearbox (actually only 6th gear).

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The first Brazilian Grand Prix actually hosted a Formula 2 race in 1971. The event and all the attempts to bring F1 in Brazil was seen back in those days as propaganda by the military dictatorship that ruled the country since 1964. Emerson Fittipaldi was seen as the face of Brazil's rising power in the 70's and the national symbol that the military leaders wanted the most. Here's a rare footage from that historic event.

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CHUVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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Dan Wheldon | 1978 - 2011

Did they actually extend the run-off area at the kink before the start/finish line??

They haven't yet, but they're going to.

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Dan Wheldon ¦ 1978-2011
Marco Simoncelli ¦ 1987-2011
Jules Bianchi ¦ 1989-2015
Justin Wilson ¦ 1978-2015

Yeah, I know he's mad and I don't care. I do not care. I did not care then. I do not care now. I'm here to race him.

Not sure, but apparently this is the plan for 2014

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Dan Wheldon | 1978 - 2011

Once FIA didn't advised any chances for the Circuit this year, the circuit administration hadn't done any change yet. A chicane was added for national competitions but they're not going to be used for F1.

Lots of great races over the years (not 2010 lmao). 2008 obviously, 2009 was epic.

But I still prefer 2003
[youtubeidiot]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpOSE6RqN5g[/youtubeidiot]

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Dan Wheldon | 1978 - 2011

2003 was nuts Curva do Sol-madness. MS sliding into a stationary Montoya (or vice versa) while they were towing the stranded cars. Barrichello getting cheered on by the full crowd once he took the lead, only have a mechanical failure one lap later. Brilliant racing from Raikkonen and Fisichella. Total confusion about the actual winner, with Fisi's car setting on fire in parc fermé

Oh man.

Yup In fact, its the earliest memory I have of watching F1 live. I guess that race got me hooked

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Dan Wheldon | 1978 - 2011

I still cannot believe Schumi didn't get any form of penalty for this.

I remember being an avid Schumi-disliker back then (I was 11) so I was jumping around the room laughing.

Dont like the plan for 2014. Why they (FIA) always have to "destroy" every classic circuit?

Rain or this will be boring.

Brazil always puts on a good race, one of the few tracks where you can guarantee action!

Until the FIA fuck it up in 2 years time, apparently! (First time I've heard about the changes..whyy....whyyy )

FIA doesn't like anything good or old skool.

But let's enjoy it whilst it lasts. Yay Brazil.

CHUVA DO BRASIL

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Motorsport Lover since 1988
First TBK member to post it with a wiimote

Because the facilities are ageing and they need a new contract. So its the only way to please Bernie sadly.

Oh, and 2010 was a pretty dire race. Most of the recent races here have only been decent because of the championship climax. I mean, everyone remembers 2008 as the greatest ever race, but if Hamilton needed only 7th then the last turn would have been irrelevant. For proper action, 2009 was pretty epic.

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Dan Wheldon | 1978 - 2011

The way turn 3 was the day, I believe you drove in and then hoped you'd come out the other side. Schumacher was unlucky that lap.

True, but everyone else still made it through ok when the yellows were out. Schumi was the ONLY driver to lose it under yellow flags.

The reality of motor racing is that no driver heeds yellow flags during qualifying or race through fear of losing time. Hell, even in practice.

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Dan Wheldon | 1978 - 2011