city of São Paulo
The Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, is a motorsport circuit located in the city of São Paulo, in the neighborhood of Interlagos.

Is Interlagos a high downforce track?

At Interlagos, the cars run in high downforce configuration, an absolute necessity for the slower, twisty sections, but at the same time the set-up should allow the cars to achieve a good top speed. The Interlagos track sits at 700 metres above sea-level, so that the air is more rarified.

How long is Interlagos?

The race runs 71 laps at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos neighborhood, Cidade Dutra, São Paulo. The course is 4.309 km (2.677 mi) in length, which makes for a total race length of 305.879 km (190.064 mi).

When was Interlagos built?

Interlagos is something of a throwback circuit, built in the 1940s and updated just enough over the years to satisfy the demands of Formula One without destroying its essential character. Drivers and spectators love it, though with its historically primitive paddock facilities, teams have been more lukewarm.

Why is it called Interlagos?

Interlagos is a middle-class neighborhood located in the district of Socorro in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Its name comes from the fact that the region is located between two large reservoirs, Guarapiranga and Billings, built in the early 20th century to supply water and electric power to the city.

How many laps is Interlagos?

71 laps
How many laps is the Brazilian GP? The race is scheduled to complete 71 laps of the Interlagos circuit, covering a total race distance of 305.909km.

Which F1 car has the most downforce?

Red Bull RB6
Between 2010 and 2013, Red Bull won four consecutive drivers’ and constructors’ championships with Sebastian Vettel driving the Red Bull RB6. Red Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey promptly claimed that the Red Bull RB6 was “probably the car with the most downforce in the history of F1”.

Is Interlagos a Red Bull track?

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What does Interlagos mean in English?