Poll: Official 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Thread - Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Sao Paulo - Round 21

Rate the Interlagos Grand Prix out of ten

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When was the track built?​

Building work began on what ended up being called the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace – but what is more commonly referred to as Interlagos – all the way back in 1938. The track designers took their inspiration from three main circuits: Brooklands in the UK, Roosevelt Raceway in the USA and Montlhery in France.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

Buoyed by the success of Brazil’s Emerson Fittipaldi, Formula 1 first jetted into Interlagos for a world championship race in 1973. Fans were treated to a home win in the first three Brazilian Grands Prix, with Fittipaldi victorious in 1973 and 1974, while Carlos Pace won in 1975.

What’s the circuit like?​

Like many pre-World War II tracks, Interlagos features banked corners, with the drivers beginning their lap on a sort of half oval – in fact, between 1957 and the track’s return to the F1 calendar in 1990, Interlagos could be run as a giant oval. After wiggling through the Senna S and down to Turn 4, the drivers then go through a snaking in-field section with some challenging camber changes, before slinging back up the hill and through the banked final turn.

Why go?​

A carnival atmosphere really does dominate in Brazil, and watching Formula 1 cars alongside the locals is something every F1 fan should experience. True, it doesn’t look like there’ll be a local driver to cheer on any time soon, but that won’t stop the party at Interlagos.

Where is the best place to watch?​

Because of the bowl-like nature of the track, a place in Grandstand A on the banked entry to the start-finish straight will give you a double whammy of views, allowing you to see the cars winding through the infield section and then passing underneath you. On the other end of the straight, Grandstand M will put you on top of the first corner and the Senna S, the best spot to watch overtakes on the track.

Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2023 - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

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Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 4th November - Sao Paulo GP Qualifying & Sprint Race Highlights - 23:00 & (Repeated 08:00 Sun 5th)
Sunday 5th November - Sao Paulo GP Race Highlights - 22:35


Weekend Weather Forecast (as of 31/10/2023)​



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Track Diagram & Information​



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Previous Race Highlights​

Drivers Championship​


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Constructors Championship​


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Just a reminder, but consider it a warning - can we not have any further derogatory name calling of drivers, team bosses and the like. We don't expect you to like every driver/team, but at least keep comments respectful.

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Armageus said:
Flukes pole after a Max mistake, Max starts second and gets a better start, Perez goes aggressive and takes them both out.
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That would be the dream for Hamilton. If Perez DNFs and Hamilton places what (guesses) higher than 3-4th then surely it’s on for that P2.
 
Spare a thought for Fernando, it's his last race where he'll be able to retain P5. In 2 weeks he'll be P7.

It's still a good result for AM all things considered, but it's night and day to what we were expecting after the first few races of the year.
 
haha, silly season starting late this year! It would be great to have 2 world champions in a championship-capable car.

Teams don't seem bold enough to want 2 top drivers anymore, most seem happy with 1 top-tier driver and someone 2 tenths slower.

When was the last time we had 2 champs in a competitive car? Nico had the chance to make that happen, but bailed!
 
Looking forwards to this one, it's always a great track. Need to remember it's a sprint weekend and quali is on the wrong day.

Zowghi said:
It's still a good result for AM all things considered, but it's night and day to what we were expecting after the first few races of the year.
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Their collapse this season has been truly bizarre. I don't think I've ever seen the like of it.
 
Mr Jack said:
Looking forwards to this one, it's always a great track. Need to remember it's a sprint weekend and quali is on the wrong day.



Their collapse this season has been truly bizarre. I don't think I've ever seen the like of it.
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Off the top of my sleepy head, Button dominated the first half of his 2009 championship winning season thanks to the Brawn double diffuser, but once other teams like Redbull caught on he was typically finishing ~6th.
 
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