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Autódromo José Carlos Pace

🇧🇷 São Paulo · São Paulo · America/Sao_Paulo

The Autódromo José Carlos Pace, also known by its former name Interlagos, is a 4.309-kilometer motorsport circuit located in São Paulo, Brazil. The circuit was opened in 1940 and renamed in 1985 in honor of Brazilian Formula 1 driver José Carlos Pace, who died in a plane crash in 1977. It is renowned for its challenging layout featuring 15 turns, dramatic elevation changes of over 40 meters, and its rare counterclockwise direction. The circuit serves as the home of the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix and hosted the FIA World Endurance Championship between 2012 and 2024. The next event here is Formel 1 - Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday, 6 November 2026. Here you will find all upcoming races in São Paulo with schedule and broadcast, plus the previous winners.

Circuit layout

Circuit layout Autódromo José Carlos Pace
Autódromo José Carlos Pace - graphic by Will Pittenger, CC BY-SA 3.0

Circuit facts

Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Length
4.309 km
Turns
15
Opened
1940
Map
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Rounds at this circuit

Previous winners at this circuit

Race Winner Date
WEC Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo (Interlagos) #15 BMW M TEAM WRT 10 Jul 2026

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