Brazil Travel Guide - Glory Days at Interlagos, a Guide to the Brazilian Grand Prix

The Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, better known asdemands on the drivers who are intensively trained to
the Interlagos circuit, is one of the most notorious andcope with strong centrifugal and gravitational forces
talked about Formula 1 tracks in the world. A placepulling in the opposite direction.
where all the adrenaline of Formula 1 racing mixes withAs a result of the race's special atmosphere, the
the buzzing atmosphere of Brazil's largest city; aphysical and technical demands on racing teams and
spectacle that, if you're lucky enough to enjoy, willBrazil's glorious weather, the Brazilian Grand Prix is
immortalize any Brazil travel experience.unique in the Formula 1 season, guaranteeing to offer a
The Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo brings a carnivalconstant barrage of entertainment.
atmosphere to an already frenetic city. This is one ofThe track is home to a number of challenging features,
the biggest annual events in the South America travelincluding the Senna "S," a series of tight bends that
calendar; the streets leading to Interlagos are throngedwere named in honor of Brazil's own racing hero,
with motor sport fans, international supporters fromAyrton Senna after his tragic death behind the wheel
across the globe and hundreds of flag wavingof a Formula 1 car at the San Marino Grand Prix.
Brazilians.Also on the circuit is a long, flat straight known as Reta
Interlagos sits within a natural amphitheater whichOposta, a dangerous and thrilling stretch on which the
offers spectators a clear view of the entire circuit,cars frequently top 180 miles per hour.
becoming a cauldron of noise and frantic activity duringIt is this combination of features that makes the race
the build up to the race itself.at Interlagos such a thrilling experience, and which has
The track is considered unique for a number ofgiven the Brazilian Grand Prix legendary status among
reasons. Originally built in the 1930s on unstable land, thedrivers and fans alike.
track soon acquired its characteristic bumps andBut for those visiting on Grand Prix Packages, Brazil
inclines which put intense pressure on the precisionvacations offer much more than three days of motor
engineered Formula 1 cars and their highly trainedsport excitement. The city of Sao Paulo is perhaps the
drivers.most cosmopolitan spot on the entire continent, with
The circuit is also one of the few in the world to followmany of the world's communities and cultures
an anticlockwise direction, putting even furtherrepresented in its population of 15 million people.