Formula 1 renews contract with São Paulo and guarantees Interlagos GP until 2035

According to a statement released by Formula 1, the renovation provides for the continuity of investments by the City of São Paulo in the structure of the race track to guarantee the event.

The category's president and CEO, Stefano Domenicali, told ge that Brazil plays an important role in the history of Formula 1 and highlighted the participation of Brazilian fans.

"Brazil is an important part of the history of Formula 1 and our future, and I am very happy that this five-year extension allows us to continue racing in São Paulo until 2035. The passion of our Brazilian fans is extraordinary, and every time we return to Interlagos we feel their energy in the stands and in the city of São Paulo," he said.

Mayor Ricardo Nunes (MDB) also celebrated the renovation. According to him, the extension of the contract allows planning new investments and keeping the city on the circuit of major international events.

"São Paulo has a long tradition and a historical relationship with Formula 1. Maintaining this partnership means ensuring predictability for investments, strengthening the calendar of major events and consolidating the city's position as a global reference for hosting international competitions", he stated.

CEO of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Alan Adler said, in an interview with ge, that the renovation represents a source of pride and thanked the category and the city hall for the investments made in the modernization of Interlagos.

The executive also highlighted the historical importance of the circuit, which has hosted Formula 1 races for decades and is recognized by drivers, teams and fans from different countries.

Throughout the history of the Brazilian Grand Prix, five Brazilian drivers have won the race. Ayrton Senna, Emerson Fittipaldi, Felipe Massa and José Carlos Pace achieved victories at Interlagos. Nelson Piquet won at the old Jacarepaguá circuit, in Rio de Janeiro.

This Sunday (8), the country will also have the debut of its 34th driver in Formula 1: Rafael Câmara, from Pernambuco, from Haas. The last Brazilian to reach the category was Gabriel Bortoleto, currently at Audi.

Data released by Formula 1 shows that the category has approximately 5.5 million followers on social media in Brazil. Among Brazilian fans, 44% are women and 41% are under 35 years old.

In 2025, the São Paulo Grand Prix welcomed 303,000 people throughout the weekend of activities at the race track. The number surpassed that recorded in 2024, when 291 thousand fans followed the program in Interlagos.