The Brazilian Grand Prix in figures

5 ? There are five pilots of F1 Brazilians to have triumphed at home: Emerson Fittipaldi (1973-74), Carlos Pace (1975), Nelson Piquet (1983, 1986), Ayrton Senna (1991, 1993) and Felipe Massa (2006, 2008).

6 ? Alain Prost is the most successful driver in the history of this race with six victories under his belt (1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988 and 1990).

5 ? There are five drivers in F1 this season who have triumphed in Brazil: Michael Schumacher with four (1994, 1995, 2000 and 2002), Felipe Massa (2006 and 2008), Mark Webber (2009 and 2011), Kimi Räikkönen (2007) and Sebastian Vettel (2010)

1990 ? The Brazilian Grand Prix has been held on the 4,3 km Interlagos track since 1990. Previously, the event was held in Jacarepaguá / Rio de Janeiro (1978,1981, 1989 and 8), and on the 1973 km track. km from Interlagos (1977, 1979, 1980 and XNUMX). Two drivers won in both cities. They are Alain Prost and Carlos Reutemann.

800 ? The Interlagos circuit is located at an altitude of 800 meters, which has consequences for aerodynamics and engine power.

1 ? In 2008, Lewis Hamilton wins Brazil the crown of world champion after one of the closest championship endings in history, with the title being decided 30 seconds after the arrival of the winner of the race. Massa wins. To be titled, Hamilton must finish fifth. In the rain, he was only sixth at the start of the last sector. But in the final seconds, he managed to gain the advantage over Timo Glock, beating Massa at the post...for a small point.