Autódromo José Carlos Pace

Autódromo José Carlos Pace

São Paulo, Brazil

Autódromo José Carlos Pace, also known as Interlagos, is a motorsport race track located in the city of São Paulo, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

1973
First Grand Prix
1:10.540
Lap Record
15
15
Turns
KM
4.309
Lap Distance

Track Layout

Autódromo José Carlos Pace track layout

Lap Record

1:10.540
Valtteri Bottas
2018

Circuit Statistics

Lap Distance4.309 km
Race Distance305.909 km
Number of Turns15
Elevation85m

Sector Distances

Sector 11.4 km
Sector 21.5 km
Sector 31.409 km

Circuit Information

Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Year Built
1940
First Grand Prix
1973
Circuit Type
Permanent Circuit

Fun Facts

  • Also known as Interlagos
  • Anti-clockwise layout is unique in F1
  • Scene of many dramatic championship finales
  • Passionate Brazilian fans create electric atmosphere

Top Pole Positions

  • 1
    Ayrton Senna
    6 poles
  • 2
    Rubens Barrichello
    4 poles
  • 3
    Mika Häkkinen
    3 poles
  • 4
    Felipe Massa
    3 poles
  • 5
    Sebastian Vettel
    3 poles

Top Race Winners

  • 1
    Alain Prost
    6 wins
  • 2
    Michael Schumacher
    4 wins
  • 3
    Sebastian Vettel
    3 wins
  • 4
    Lewis Hamilton
    3 wins
  • 5
    Carlos Reutemann
    3 wins

Top Team Winners

  • 1
    McLaren
    12 wins
  • 2
    Ferrari
    11 wins
  • 3
    Williams
    6 wins
  • 4
    Red Bull Racing
    5 wins
  • 5
    Mercedes
    5 wins