Interlagos Circuit History In the first twenty years of the World Championship Brazil had shown very little interest in motor sport. All that changed in the early 1970s when Emerson Fittipaldi exploded on the international scene. His success led to the inauguration of the Brazilian Grand Prix and the venue chosen was Sao Paolo - Emerson's home town.
The Interlagos circuit had been built in 1940 and consisted of a sweeping outer section with a tight infield - an unusual concept in its day.
At just shy of five miles in length the circuit was also one of the longest tracks on the calendar. Located just a few miles from downtown Sao Paulo attendances have usually been enormous especially in the boom years of Brazilian racing.
The fact that the track was built within a natural amphitheatre has resulted in spectators being offered an excellent view of more than half of the circuit, regardless of where they sit.
Interlagos in one of the toughest tracks on the current round of Formula circuits and having been built on basically unstable ground the surface is full of lumps and bumps. Unusually the circuit runs anti-clockwise and is at high-altitude, so races are particularly hard on the drivers. The ever-present heat and humidity of Brazil also add to the driver's discomfort
Flight time: 10 hours from New York, 11 hour from London, 17 hours from Sydney.
Main Airports: Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Weather - 60F - 77F for this event
Currency - Real (Currently 1.75 Reals to Dollar)
Population : 11 Million
Toursit Attractions: Gastronomy & Culture (With more than 12,000 restaurants of more than 40 different world cuisines, besides the 70 museums, more than 200 cinemas, around 50 theaters, art galleries and cultural centers, São Paulo has one of the liveliest nightlifes in the world)
Interlagos Map:
Lap Description:
At the start, the cars race down to the Descida do Sol which drops downhill to the left. It is approached in 6/7th gear at about 180 mph. Then braking very hard (-3.3g), the cars approach the S do Senna – a left-right-left section which begins with Curve 1, one of just two places were you might get to see overtaking maneuvers as they try to out-brake one another. Cars take this corner in 2nd gear at 60 mph changing up to 3rd gear and accelerating through 100 mph towards the final turn in the sequence (Curva do Sol) and a 4th gear 140 mph. Hard on the throttle, cars accelerate to 180 mph along the Reta Oposta straight in top gear at 180 mph.
The Descida do Lago is a tight left-hand corner to which there is a bumpy entrance, which often throws rash drivers into a spin. Those who get through it take it in 3rd gear at 85 mph, having braked hard at its entrance. Drivers who get it right can often get past those who don’t at this point. After a short straight, another left-hander (135 mph in 4th gear) swings the cars back on themselves as they accelerate to 170 mph before braking hard at the entrance to Ferradura.
The Ferradura is a sweeping, double apex right-hander with an extremely bumpy entrance. Probably the most difficult corner on the circuit as it is approached downhill and at speed – 5th gear at 165 mph. After going through the first apex in 3rd gear at around 100 mph, the car drifts out for the second apex and, on exiting at the top in 3rd, another right-hander is on top of you almost immediately as Pinheirinho approaches which is taken in 2nd gear at about 55 mph.
The Pinheirinho is a very tight left-hander that is only taken in 2nd gear at 60 mph, exited in 3rd gear, and then it’s up to 4th for the approach to another tight corner, this time with a right-hand turn. The Bico de Pato (also known as Cotovêlo) is taken in 2nd at just over 70 mph and exited in 3rd gear, climbing to 5th as the car makes for a left-hander prior to turning for Mergulho. This sweeping corner is taken in 4th gear at 145 mph before accelerating along to the 3rd-gear Junção.
Subida do Boxes marks the entrance to two left-handed curves, both banked and going up hill. The first is approached at 110 mph and is followed by Arquibancada, which is taken in 5th gear at 160 mph. Acceleration continues as the Start-Finish line straight comes into view and is crossed at about 185 mph.
Setor A Uncovered grandstand located on the pit lane entrance. Allows you to watch the 'Grid' formation and other interesting parts of the circuit. Food concessions (at client's expenses), sanitary facilities of good standard. Sector B Covered grandstand located opposite the podium allows you to watch every move made by teams during the pit stops and see the victory ceremony live! TV monitors allow guests to follow the race and the official timing system. Giant TV opposite the grandstand Sector M Covered grandstand facing the pit complex with good view of the pit stops, Giant screen and the start-finish line. Food concessions (at client's expense), sanitary facilities of good standard. Giant TV opposite the grandstand Sector D Covered grandstand located at the Senna corner. It is the most exciting spot to watch the start of the race with a frontal view of the grid. Food concessions and sanitary facilities of high standard. Sector E Covered grandstand located at the end of "S" do Senna (Senna's corner) with great view of the opposite straight. Buffet services with cold meals menu, will be served during the 3 days of the event. Trained security and reception staff available. Sanitary facilities of good standa Sector F Covered grandstand located between the end of "Curva do Sol" and the start of "Reta Oposta" great visibility of the "S" Senna's corner and the opposite straight. Food concessions (at client's expenses), sanitary facilities of good standard Sector G Uncovered grandstand located on the opposite of the circuit. Allows you to watch the fastest part of the circuit and important moments of the race. Food concessions, sanitary facilities of good standard.
VIP Areas:
PREMIUM PADDOCK CLUB - STAR LOUNGE The PREMIUM PADDOCK CLUB, located in the middle of all attentions of the Circuit, above the Pits of the F1 teams. With the privilege of this location, guests can feel all the emotion of Formula 1, watching near, the work of the teams and also having an amazing view of the race's start. TV and timing monitors are available, so guest do not miss any part of the race. In addition, the famous Buffet Service, serves delicious meals on all the 3 days of the event, together with the Champagne Bar. Allows Pit Visit (Pit-Walk) on the 3 days of the event.
INTERLAGOS CLUB THE INTERLAGOS CLUB, located on the approach to the circuit's most difficult part, is very popular with people in the world of media who enjoy its informal atmosphere and excellent service which includes buffet served in the three days of the event, TV and timing monitors, trained staff and spacious accommodation only few meters from the track. Allows Pit Visit (Pit-Walk) on Saturday afternoon.
ORANGE TREE CLUB THE ORANGE TREE CLUB, named after a long-extinct tree that stood guard over one of the most difficult corners of this classic racing circuit in the early fifties, became an immediate success. With a new roof, sanitary facilities and sandwich bar (at client's expenses) this is the ideal choice for the racing connoisseur who wants to see the cars from the closest distance. Allows Pit Visit (Pit-Walk) on Friday afternoon.
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