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A Brazilian Grand Prix was first held at [[Interlagos]] in 1972, although it was not part of the Formula One World Championship. The following year, however, the race was first included in the official calendar. In {{F1|1978}} the Brazilian Grand Prix moved to [[Jacarepaguá]] in [[Rio de Janeiro]], briefly returning to Interlagos for the next two seasons before becoming the sole host from {{F1|1981}} onwards. In {{F1|1990}} the Grand Prix returned to Interlagos, where it has stayed since. In {{F1|2005}}, for the first time, the Brazilian GP decided the World Championship, won by [[Fernando Alonso]]. On October 22, 2006, [[Felipe Massa]] won the Brazilian GP.
 
A Brazilian Grand Prix was first held at [[Interlagos]] in 1972, although it was not part of the Formula One World Championship. The following year, however, the race was first included in the official calendar. In {{F1|1978}} the Brazilian Grand Prix moved to [[Jacarepaguá]] in [[Rio de Janeiro]], briefly returning to Interlagos for the next two seasons before becoming the sole host from {{F1|1981}} onwards. In {{F1|1990}} the Grand Prix returned to Interlagos, where it has stayed since. In {{F1|2005}}, for the first time, the Brazilian GP decided the World Championship, won by [[Fernando Alonso]]. On October 22, 2006, [[Felipe Massa]] won the Brazilian GP.
  
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While the quality of its facilities are often questioned,{{Fact|date=February 2007}} the Interlagos circuit has created some of the most exciting and memorable races in recent Formula One history, and is regarded as one of the most challenging and exciting circuits on the F1 calendar. Along with Spa-Francorchamps, it is rare in that the circuit in its modern form is one of the few with a lengthy history in the sport not considered to have lost much of its mystique or challenge in its adaptation for the modern, much more safety-conscious era of 21st century Formula One.  
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While the quality of its facilities are often questioned, the Interlagos circuit has created some of the most exciting and memorable races in recent Formula One history, and is regarded as one of the most challenging and exciting circuits on the F1 calendar. Along with Spa-Francorchamps, it is rare in that the circuit in its modern form is one of the few with a lengthy history in the sport not considered to have lost much of its mystique or challenge in its adaptation for the modern, much more safety-conscious era of 21st century Formula One.  
  
 
Particularly memorable recent Brazilian Grands Prix include the 2003 race, which saw a maiden Grand Prix victory, highly unexpectedly, and amidst chaotic and unusual circumstances, for [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]]'s [[Giancarlo Fisichella]]. Heavy rain before and during the race produced problems with tyre selection which caught out many teams, which allowed the weak [[Minardi]] team to have a real chance for victory the only time ever, because they were the only team who prepared to the rainfall, but their drivers were also soon out. And treacherous track conditions caused multiple drivers to spin out of the race, including then-reigning World Champion [[Michael Schumacher]], ending a remarkable run of race finishes dating back to the German Grand Prix 2001. Amidst this, a number of drivers, including McLaren's [[Kimi Räikkönen]] and [[David Coulthard]], led the race, and, when a heavy accident involving Renault's Fernando Alonso blocked the circuit and brought out the red flag, confusion reigned. Fisichella led the race at the time, having just overtaken Räikkönen; however, it was the Finn who was declared the race winner under the count back rule, which stipulates that the race result in such circumstances is taken from the running order two laps prior to the race being stopped. This decision was overturned days later in the FIA Court of Appeal in Paris after new evidence came to light which proved that Fisichella had crossed the finish line in the lead for a second time ''before'' Alonso's accident, and therefore was the rightful winner.
 
Particularly memorable recent Brazilian Grands Prix include the 2003 race, which saw a maiden Grand Prix victory, highly unexpectedly, and amidst chaotic and unusual circumstances, for [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]]'s [[Giancarlo Fisichella]]. Heavy rain before and during the race produced problems with tyre selection which caught out many teams, which allowed the weak [[Minardi]] team to have a real chance for victory the only time ever, because they were the only team who prepared to the rainfall, but their drivers were also soon out. And treacherous track conditions caused multiple drivers to spin out of the race, including then-reigning World Champion [[Michael Schumacher]], ending a remarkable run of race finishes dating back to the German Grand Prix 2001. Amidst this, a number of drivers, including McLaren's [[Kimi Räikkönen]] and [[David Coulthard]], led the race, and, when a heavy accident involving Renault's Fernando Alonso blocked the circuit and brought out the red flag, confusion reigned. Fisichella led the race at the time, having just overtaken Räikkönen; however, it was the Finn who was declared the race winner under the count back rule, which stipulates that the race result in such circumstances is taken from the running order two laps prior to the race being stopped. This decision was overturned days later in the FIA Court of Appeal in Paris after new evidence came to light which proved that Fisichella had crossed the finish line in the lead for a second time ''before'' Alonso's accident, and therefore was the rightful winner.
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For 2006 the Brazilian Grand Prix, as in 2004, was moved to the prestigious position of hosting the final round of the season, in what was Michael Schumacher's farewell to Formula One. Starting from 10th position on the grid, Schumacher did an astonishing job on his last race. He fell to 19th position on the ninth lap due to a flat tyre caused by a minor collision with Giancarlo Fisichella when the former was trying to overturn the latter. After pitting for a new tyre he returned to the race, just in front of leader Massa, so almost being overlapped, passing several drivers to take the chequered flag in fourth place, after a dazzling passing manoeuvre on Kimi Räikkönen. His performance was not enough to give 'Schumi' his eighth trophy, as Fernando Alonso, who needed only one point to become World Champion again, finished in second place. Brazilian Felipe Massa took [[pole position]] and led the race from start to finish for the second victory of his career and celebrations from his Brazilian supporters.
 
For 2006 the Brazilian Grand Prix, as in 2004, was moved to the prestigious position of hosting the final round of the season, in what was Michael Schumacher's farewell to Formula One. Starting from 10th position on the grid, Schumacher did an astonishing job on his last race. He fell to 19th position on the ninth lap due to a flat tyre caused by a minor collision with Giancarlo Fisichella when the former was trying to overturn the latter. After pitting for a new tyre he returned to the race, just in front of leader Massa, so almost being overlapped, passing several drivers to take the chequered flag in fourth place, after a dazzling passing manoeuvre on Kimi Räikkönen. His performance was not enough to give 'Schumi' his eighth trophy, as Fernando Alonso, who needed only one point to become World Champion again, finished in second place. Brazilian Felipe Massa took [[pole position]] and led the race from start to finish for the second victory of his career and celebrations from his Brazilian supporters.
  
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In March 2008, the mayor of Sao Paulo announced that he had signed a new deal with [[Bernie Ecclestone]] to continue the holding of the Brazilian Grand Prix. This deal allows the Brazilian race to be on the calendar until 2015. With this, Interlagos is set for major improvements in its pit and paddock facilities.<ref>[[Autosport]] magazine, [[27 March]] [[2008]] p.11 </ref>
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In March 2008, the mayor of Sao Paulo announced that he had signed a new deal with [[Bernie Ecclestone]] to continue the holding of the Brazilian Grand Prix. This deal allows the Brazilian race to be on the calendar until 2015. With this, Interlagos is set for major improvements in its pit and paddock facilities.
  
 
== Winners==
 
== Winners==
 
=== Drivers ===
 
=== Drivers ===
  
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| {{flagicon|France}} [[Alain Prost]]
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| {{flagiconFrance}} [[Alain Prost]]
 
| [[1982 Brazilian Grand Prix|1982]], [[1984 Brazilian Grand Prix|1984]], [[1985 Brazilian Grand Prix|1985]], [[1987 Brazilian Grand Prix|1987]], [[1988 Brazilian Grand Prix|1988]], [[1990 Brazilian Grand Prix|1990]]  
 
| [[1982 Brazilian Grand Prix|1982]], [[1984 Brazilian Grand Prix|1984]], [[1985 Brazilian Grand Prix|1985]], [[1987 Brazilian Grand Prix|1987]], [[1988 Brazilian Grand Prix|1988]], [[1990 Brazilian Grand Prix|1990]]  
 
|-
 
|-
 
! rowspan="2"| 4
 
! rowspan="2"| 4
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| {{flagicon|Argentina}} [[Carlos Reutemann]]
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| {{flagiconArgentina}} [[Carlos Reutemann]]
 
| [[1972 Brazilian Grand Prix|1972]], [[1977 Brazilian Grand Prix|1977]], [[1978 Brazilian Grand Prix|1978]], [[1981 Brazilian Grand Prix|1981]]
 
| [[1972 Brazilian Grand Prix|1972]], [[1977 Brazilian Grand Prix|1977]], [[1978 Brazilian Grand Prix|1978]], [[1981 Brazilian Grand Prix|1981]]
 
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|-
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| {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
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| {{flagiconGermany}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
 
| [[1994 Brazilian Grand Prix|1994]], [[1995 Brazilian Grand Prix|1995]], [[2000 Brazilian Grand Prix|2000]], [[2002 Brazilian Grand Prix|2002]]
 
| [[1994 Brazilian Grand Prix|1994]], [[1995 Brazilian Grand Prix|1995]], [[2000 Brazilian Grand Prix|2000]], [[2002 Brazilian Grand Prix|2002]]
 
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|-
 
! rowspan="6"| 2
 
! rowspan="6"| 2
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| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Emerson Fittipaldi]]
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| {{flagiconBrazil}} [[Emerson Fittipaldi]]
 
| [[1973 Brazilian Grand Prix|1973]], [[1974 Brazilian Grand Prix|1974]]
 
| [[1973 Brazilian Grand Prix|1973]], [[1974 Brazilian Grand Prix|1974]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Nelson Piquet]]
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| {{flagiconBrazil}} [[Nelson Piquet]]
 
| [[1983 Brazilian Grand Prix|1983]], [[1986 Brazilian Grand Prix|1986]]
 
| [[1983 Brazilian Grand Prix|1983]], [[1986 Brazilian Grand Prix|1986]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Nigel Mansell]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[Nigel Mansell]]
 
| [[1989 Brazilian Grand Prix|1989]], [[1992 Brazilian Grand Prix|1992]]
 
| [[1989 Brazilian Grand Prix|1989]], [[1992 Brazilian Grand Prix|1992]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Ayrton Senna]]
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| {{flagiconBrazil}} [[Ayrton Senna]]
 
| [[1991 Brazilian Grand Prix|1991]], [[1993 Brazilian Grand Prix|1993]]
 
| [[1991 Brazilian Grand Prix|1991]], [[1993 Brazilian Grand Prix|1993]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]
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| {{flagiconFinland}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]
 
| [[1998 Brazilian Grand Prix|1998]], [[1999 Brazilian Grand Prix|1999]]
 
| [[1998 Brazilian Grand Prix|1998]], [[1999 Brazilian Grand Prix|1999]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Colombia}} [[Juan Pablo Montoya]]
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| {{flagiconColombia}} [[Juan Pablo Montoya]]
 
| [[2004 Brazilian Grand Prix|2004]], [[2005 Brazilian Grand Prix|2005]]
 
| [[2004 Brazilian Grand Prix|2004]], [[2005 Brazilian Grand Prix|2005]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
! rowspan="10"| 1
 
! rowspan="10"| 1
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| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[José Carlos Pace|Carlos Pace]]
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| {{flagiconBrazil}} [[José Carlos Pace|Carlos Pace]]
 
| [[1975 Brazilian Grand Prix|1975]]
 
| [[1975 Brazilian Grand Prix|1975]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Austria}} [[Niki Lauda]]
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| {{flagiconAustria}} [[Niki Lauda]]
 
| [[1976 Brazilian Grand Prix|1976]]
 
| [[1976 Brazilian Grand Prix|1976]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|France}} [[Jacques Laffite]]
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| {{flagiconFrance}} [[Jacques Laffite]]
 
| [[1979 Brazilian Grand Prix|1979]]
 
| [[1979 Brazilian Grand Prix|1979]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|France}} [[René Arnoux]]
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| {{flagiconFrance}} [[René Arnoux]]
 
| [[1980 Brazilian Grand Prix|1980]]
 
| [[1980 Brazilian Grand Prix|1980]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Damon Hill]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[Damon Hill]]
 
| [[1996 Brazilian Grand Prix|1996]]
 
| [[1996 Brazilian Grand Prix|1996]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Jacques Villeneuve]]
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| {{flagiconCanada}} [[Jacques Villeneuve]]
 
| [[1997 Brazilian Grand Prix|1997]]
 
| [[1997 Brazilian Grand Prix|1997]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[David Coulthard]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[David Coulthard]]
 
| [[2001 Brazilian Grand Prix|2001]]
 
| [[2001 Brazilian Grand Prix|2001]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Giancarlo Fisichella]]
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| {{flagiconItaly}} [[Giancarlo Fisichella]]
 
| [[2003 Brazilian Grand Prix|2003]]
 
| [[2003 Brazilian Grand Prix|2003]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Felipe Massa]]
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| {{flagiconBrazil}} [[Felipe Massa]]
 
| [[2006 Brazilian Grand Prix|2006]]
 
| [[2006 Brazilian Grand Prix|2006]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Kimi Räikkönen]]
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| {{flagiconFinland}} [[Kimi Räikkönen]]
 
| [[2007 Brazilian Grand Prix|2007]]
 
| [[2007 Brazilian Grand Prix|2007]]
 
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=== Constructors ===
 
=== Constructors ===
 
''Emboldened constructors are still competing in the Formula One championship''
 
''Emboldened constructors are still competing in the Formula One championship''
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| {{flagicon|UK}} '''[[McLaren]]'''
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| {{flagiconUK}} '''[[McLaren]]'''
 
| [[1974 Brazilian Grand Prix|1974]], [[1984 Brazilian Grand Prix|1984]], [[1985 Brazilian Grand Prix|1985]], [[1987 Brazilian Grand Prix|1987]], [[1988 Brazilian Grand Prix|1988]], [[1991 Brazilian Grand Prix|1991]],  <br/> [[1993 Brazilian Grand Prix|1993]], [[1998 Brazilian Grand Prix|1998]], [[1999 Brazilian Grand Prix|1999]], [[2001 Brazilian Grand Prix|2001]], [[2005 Brazilian Grand Prix|2005]]
 
| [[1974 Brazilian Grand Prix|1974]], [[1984 Brazilian Grand Prix|1984]], [[1985 Brazilian Grand Prix|1985]], [[1987 Brazilian Grand Prix|1987]], [[1988 Brazilian Grand Prix|1988]], [[1991 Brazilian Grand Prix|1991]],  <br/> [[1993 Brazilian Grand Prix|1993]], [[1998 Brazilian Grand Prix|1998]], [[1999 Brazilian Grand Prix|1999]], [[2001 Brazilian Grand Prix|2001]], [[2005 Brazilian Grand Prix|2005]]
 
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! 9
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| {{flagicon|Italy}} '''[[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]'''
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| {{flagiconItaly}} '''[[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]'''
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| [[1976 Brazilian Grand Prix|1976]], [[1977 Brazilian Grand Prix|1977]], [[1978 Brazilian Grand Prix|1978]], [[1989 Brazilian Grand Prix|1989]], [[1990 Brazilian Grand Prix|1990]], [[2000 Brazilian Grand Prix|2000]],  <br/> [[2002 Brazilian Grand Prix|2002]], [[2006 Brazilian Grand Prix|2006]], [[2007 Brazilian Grand Prix|2007]]
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| [[1976 Brazilian Grand Prix|1976]], [[1977 Brazilian Grand Prix|1977]], [[1978 Brazilian Grand Prix|1978]], [[1989 Brazilian Grand Prix|1989]], [[1990 Brazilian Grand Prix|1990]], [[2000 Brazilian Grand Prix|2000]],  <br/> [[2002 Brazilian Grand Prix|2002]], [[2006 Brazilian Grand Prix|2006]], [[2007 Brazilian Grand Prix|2007]], [[2008 Brazilian Grand Prix|2008]]
 
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|-
 
! 6
 
! 6
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| {{flagicon|UK}} '''[[WilliamsF1|Williams]]'''
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| {{flagiconUK}} '''[[WilliamsF1|Williams]]'''
 
| [[1981 Brazilian Grand Prix|1981]], [[1986 Brazilian Grand Prix|1986]], [[1992 Brazilian Grand Prix|1992]], [[1996 Brazilian Grand Prix|1996]], [[1997 Brazilian Grand Prix|1997]], [[2004 Brazilian Grand Prix|2004]]
 
| [[1981 Brazilian Grand Prix|1981]], [[1986 Brazilian Grand Prix|1986]], [[1992 Brazilian Grand Prix|1992]], [[1996 Brazilian Grand Prix|1996]], [[1997 Brazilian Grand Prix|1997]], [[2004 Brazilian Grand Prix|2004]]
 
|-
 
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! 3
 
! 3
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Brabham]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[Brabham]]
 
| [[1972 Brazilian Grand Prix|1972]], [[1975 Brazilian Grand Prix|1975]], [[1983 Brazilian Grand Prix|1983]]
 
| [[1972 Brazilian Grand Prix|1972]], [[1975 Brazilian Grand Prix|1975]], [[1983 Brazilian Grand Prix|1983]]
 
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! rowspan="2"| 2
 
! rowspan="2"| 2
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| {{flagicon|France}} '''[[Renault F1|Renault]]'''
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| {{flagiconFrance}} '''[[Renault F1|Renault]]'''
 
| [[1980 Brazilian Grand Prix|1980]], [[1982 Brazilian Grand Prix|1982]]
 
| [[1980 Brazilian Grand Prix|1980]], [[1982 Brazilian Grand Prix|1982]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]]
 
| [[1994 Brazilian Grand Prix|1994]], [[1995 Brazilian Grand Prix|1995]]
 
| [[1994 Brazilian Grand Prix|1994]], [[1995 Brazilian Grand Prix|1995]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
! rowspan="3"| 1
 
! rowspan="3"| 1
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Team Lotus|Lotus]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[Team Lotus|Lotus]]
 
| [[1973 Brazilian Grand Prix|1973]]
 
| [[1973 Brazilian Grand Prix|1973]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|France}} [[Ligier]]
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| {{flagiconFrance}} [[Ligier]]
 
| [[1979 Brazilian Grand Prix|1979]]
 
| [[1979 Brazilian Grand Prix|1979]]
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]]
 
| [[2003 Brazilian Grand Prix|2003]]
 
| [[2003 Brazilian Grand Prix|2003]]
 
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=== By year===
 
=== By year===
  
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! Location
 
! Report
 
! Report
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! [[2009 Formula One season|2009]]
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| {{flagiconAustralia}} [[Mark Webber]]
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| [[Red Bull Racing|Red Bull]]-[[Renault F1|Renault]]
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| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]] 4.3 km circuit
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| [[2009 Brazilian Grand Prix|Report]]
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! [[2008 Formula One season|2008]]
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| {{flagiconBrazil}} [[Felipe Massa]]
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| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
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| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]] 4.3 km circuit
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| [[2008 Brazilian Grand Prix|Report]]
 
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! [[2007 Formula One season|2007]]
 
! [[2007 Formula One season|2007]]
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| {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Kimi Räikkönen]]
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| {{flagiconFinland}} [[Kimi Räikkönen]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[2006 Formula One season|2006]]
 
! [[2006 Formula One season|2006]]
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| {{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Felipe Massa]]
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| {{flagiconBrazil}} [[Felipe Massa]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[2005 Formula One season|2005]]
 
! [[2005 Formula One season|2005]]
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| {{flagicon|Colombia}} [[Juan Pablo Montoya]]
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| {{flagiconColombia}} [[Juan Pablo Montoya]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
|-
 
! [[2004 Formula One season|2004]]
 
! [[2004 Formula One season|2004]]
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| {{flagicon|Colombia}} [[Juan Pablo Montoya]]
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| {{flagiconColombia}} [[Juan Pablo Montoya]]
 
| [[WilliamsF1|Williams]]-[[BMW]]
 
| [[WilliamsF1|Williams]]-[[BMW]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[2003 Formula One season|2003]]
 
! [[2003 Formula One season|2003]]
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| {{flagicon|Italy}} [[Giancarlo Fisichella]]
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| {{flagiconItaly}} [[Giancarlo Fisichella]]
 
| [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
 
| [[Jordan Grand Prix|Jordan]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[2002 Formula One season|2002]]
 
! [[2002 Formula One season|2002]]
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| {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
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| {{flagiconGermany}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[2001 Formula One season|2001]]
 
! [[2001 Formula One season|2001]]
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[David Coulthard]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[David Coulthard]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[2000 Formula One season|2000]]
 
! [[2000 Formula One season|2000]]
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| {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
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| {{flagiconGermany}} [[Michael Schumacher]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[1999 Formula One season|1999]]
 
! [[1999 Formula One season|1999]]
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| {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]
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| {{flagiconFinland}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
|-
 
! [[1998 Formula One season|1998]]
 
! [[1998 Formula One season|1998]]
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| {{flagicon|Finland}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]
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| {{flagiconFinland}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
|-
 
! [[1997 Formula One season|1997]]
 
! [[1997 Formula One season|1997]]
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| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Jacques Villeneuve]]
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| {{flagiconCanada}} [[Jacques Villeneuve]]
 
| [[WilliamsF1|Williams]]-[[Renault F1|Renault]]
 
| [[WilliamsF1|Williams]]-[[Renault F1|Renault]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
 
| [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]]
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|-
 
! [[1996 Formula One season|1996]]
 
! [[1996 Formula One season|1996]]
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| {{flagicon|UK}} [[Damon Hill]]
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| {{flagiconUK}} [[Damon Hill]]
 
| [[WilliamsF1|Williams]]-[[Renault F1|Renault]]
 
| [[WilliamsF1|Williams]]-[[Renault F1|Renault]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:21, 28 October 2010

Circuit Interlagos.png
Brazil Grand Prix
Flag 22px-Flag of Brazil.png
Circuit Autódromo José Carlos Pace
Laps 71
Circuit length km 4.309
Circuit length mi 2.677
Race length km 305.909
Race length mi 190.067
Most wins driver 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost (6)
Most wins constructor 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png McLaren (11)
Current year 2007
Winner 22px-Flag of Finland.png Kimi Räikkönen
Winning team 3dflagsdotcom italy2bs.gif Ferrari
Winning time 1:28:15.270
Pole time 1:11.931
Pole driver 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Felipe Massa
Pole team 3dflagsdotcom italy2bs.gif Ferrari
Fastest lap 1:12.445
Fastest lap driver 22px-Flag of Finland.png Kimi Räikkönen
Fastest lap team 3dflagsdotcom italy2bs.gif Ferrari


The Brazilian Grand Prix (Portuguese: Grande Prêmio do Brasil) is a Formula One championship race which occurs at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, a district in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

A Brazilian Grand Prix was first held at Interlagos in 1972, although it was not part of the Formula One World Championship. The following year, however, the race was first included in the official calendar. In 1978 the Brazilian Grand Prix moved to Jacarepaguá in Rio de Janeiro, briefly returning to Interlagos for the next two seasons before becoming the sole host from 1981 onwards. In 1990 the Grand Prix returned to Interlagos, where it has stayed since. In 2005, for the first time, the Brazilian GP decided the World Championship, won by Fernando Alonso. On October 22, 2006, Felipe Massa won the Brazilian GP.

While the quality of its facilities are often questioned, the Interlagos circuit has created some of the most exciting and memorable races in recent Formula One history, and is regarded as one of the most challenging and exciting circuits on the F1 calendar. Along with Spa-Francorchamps, it is rare in that the circuit in its modern form is one of the few with a lengthy history in the sport not considered to have lost much of its mystique or challenge in its adaptation for the modern, much more safety-conscious era of 21st century Formula One.

Particularly memorable recent Brazilian Grands Prix include the 2003 race, which saw a maiden Grand Prix victory, highly unexpectedly, and amidst chaotic and unusual circumstances, for Jordan's Giancarlo Fisichella. Heavy rain before and during the race produced problems with tyre selection which caught out many teams, which allowed the weak Minardi team to have a real chance for victory the only time ever, because they were the only team who prepared to the rainfall, but their drivers were also soon out. And treacherous track conditions caused multiple drivers to spin out of the race, including then-reigning World Champion Michael Schumacher, ending a remarkable run of race finishes dating back to the German Grand Prix 2001. Amidst this, a number of drivers, including McLaren's Kimi Räikkönen and David Coulthard, led the race, and, when a heavy accident involving Renault's Fernando Alonso blocked the circuit and brought out the red flag, confusion reigned. Fisichella led the race at the time, having just overtaken Räikkönen; however, it was the Finn who was declared the race winner under the count back rule, which stipulates that the race result in such circumstances is taken from the running order two laps prior to the race being stopped. This decision was overturned days later in the FIA Court of Appeal in Paris after new evidence came to light which proved that Fisichella had crossed the finish line in the lead for a second time before Alonso's accident, and therefore was the rightful winner.

The 2001 Grand Prix was notable for marking the explosive arrival of Juan Pablo Montoya onto the Formula One scene. The Colombian driver stunningly muscled his way past Michael Schumacher early on and led easily until an incident in which Arrows' Jos Verstappen ran into the back of his Williams-BMW and ended his race. Montoya did eventually lay to rest the ghost of this event by winning the 2004 race in his final Grand Prix for Williams before moving to McLaren, holding off his future team-mate Kimi Räikkönen to take a hard-fought victory.

At the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso became the youngest ever Formula One World Champion at the 2005 Brazilian Grand Prix, his third place behind winner Juan Pablo Montoya and championship rival Kimi Räikkönen enough to clinch the title with two races remaining.

For 2006 the Brazilian Grand Prix, as in 2004, was moved to the prestigious position of hosting the final round of the season, in what was Michael Schumacher's farewell to Formula One. Starting from 10th position on the grid, Schumacher did an astonishing job on his last race. He fell to 19th position on the ninth lap due to a flat tyre caused by a minor collision with Giancarlo Fisichella when the former was trying to overturn the latter. After pitting for a new tyre he returned to the race, just in front of leader Massa, so almost being overlapped, passing several drivers to take the chequered flag in fourth place, after a dazzling passing manoeuvre on Kimi Räikkönen. His performance was not enough to give 'Schumi' his eighth trophy, as Fernando Alonso, who needed only one point to become World Champion again, finished in second place. Brazilian Felipe Massa took pole position and led the race from start to finish for the second victory of his career and celebrations from his Brazilian supporters.

In March 2008, the mayor of Sao Paulo announced that he had signed a new deal with Bernie Ecclestone to continue the holding of the Brazilian Grand Prix. This deal allows the Brazilian race to be on the calendar until 2015. With this, Interlagos is set for major improvements in its pit and paddock facilities.

Winners

Drivers

# Wins Driver Years Won
6 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990
4 22px-Flag of Argentina.png Carlos Reutemann 1972, 1977, 1978, 1981
22px-Flag of Germany.png Michael Schumacher 1994, 1995, 2000, 2002
2 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Emerson Fittipaldi 1973, 1974
22px-Flag of Brazil.png Nelson Piquet 1983, 1986
22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Nigel Mansell 1989, 1992
22px-Flag of Brazil.png Ayrton Senna 1991, 1993
22px-Flag of Finland.png Mika Häkkinen 1998, 1999
22px-Flag of Colombia.png Juan Pablo Montoya 2004, 2005
1 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Carlos Pace 1975
22px-Flag of Austria.png Niki Lauda 1976
22px-Flag of France.png Jacques Laffite 1979
22px-Flag of France.png René Arnoux 1980
22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Damon Hill 1996
22px-Flag of the Canada.png Jacques Villeneuve 1997
22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png David Coulthard 2001
3dflagsdotcom italy2bs.gif Giancarlo Fisichella 2003
22px-Flag of Brazil.png Felipe Massa 2006
22px-Flag of Finland.png Kimi Räikkönen 2007

Constructors

Emboldened constructors are still competing in the Formula One championship

# Wins Constructor Years Won
11 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png McLaren 1974, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1991,
1993, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005
9 3dflagsdotcom italy2bs.gif Ferrari 1976, 1977, 1978, 1989, 1990, 2000,
2002, 2006, 2007, 2008
6 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Williams 1981, 1986, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004
3 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Brabham 1972, 1975, 1983
2 22px-Flag of France.png Renault 1980, 1982
22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Benetton 1994, 1995
1 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Lotus 1973
22px-Flag of France.png Ligier 1979
22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Jordan 2003

By year

A light gray background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.

Year Driver Constructor Location Report
2009 22px-Flag of Australia.png Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault Interlagos 4.3 km circuit Report
2008 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Felipe Massa Ferrari Interlagos 4.3 km circuit Report
2007 22px-Flag of Finland.png Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari Interlagos Report
2006 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Felipe Massa Ferrari Interlagos Report
2005 22px-Flag of Colombia.png Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes Interlagos Report
2004 22px-Flag of Colombia.png Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Interlagos Report
2003 3dflagsdotcom italy2bs.gif Giancarlo Fisichella Jordan-Ford Interlagos Report
2002 22px-Flag of Germany.png Michael Schumacher Ferrari Interlagos Report
2001 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Interlagos Report
2000 22px-Flag of Germany.png Michael Schumacher Ferrari Interlagos Report
1999 22px-Flag of Finland.png Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Interlagos Report
1998 22px-Flag of Finland.png Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Interlagos Report
1997 22px-Flag of the Canada.png Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault Interlagos Report
1996 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Damon Hill Williams-Renault Interlagos Report
1995 22px-Flag of Germany.png Michael Schumacher Benetton-Renault Interlagos Report
1994 22px-Flag of Germany.png Michael Schumacher Benetton-Ford Interlagos Report
1993 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Ayrton Senna McLaren-Ford Interlagos Report
1992 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Interlagos Report
1991 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Interlagos Report
1990 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost Ferrari Interlagos Report
1989 22px-Flag of the United Kingdom.png Nigel Mansell Ferrari Jacarepaguá Report
1988 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost McLaren-Honda Jacarepaguá Report
1987 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Jacarepaguá Report
1986 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Nelson Piquet Williams-Honda Jacarepaguá Report
1985 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Jacarepaguá Report
1984 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Jacarepaguá Report
1983 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Nelson Piquet Brabham-BMW Jacarepaguá Report
1982 22px-Flag of France.png Alain Prost Renault Jacarepaguá Report
1981 22px-Flag of Argentina.png Carlos Reutemann Williams-Ford Jacarepaguá Report
1980 22px-Flag of France.png René Arnoux Renault Interlagos Report
1979 22px-Flag of France.png Jacques Laffite Ligier-Ford Interlagos Report
1978 22px-Flag of Argentina.png Carlos Reutemann Ferrari Jacarepaguá Report
1977 22px-Flag of Argentina.png Carlos Reutemann Ferrari Interlagos Report
1976 22px-Flag of Austria.png Niki Lauda Ferrari Interlagos Report
1975 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Carlos Pace Brabham-Ford Interlagos Report
1974 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Emerson Fittipaldi McLaren-Ford Interlagos Report
1973 22px-Flag of Brazil.png Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus-Ford Interlagos Report
1972 22px-Flag of Argentina.png Carlos Reutemann Brabham-Ford Interlagos Report


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