2015 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX PREVIEW |
Round 18/1913-15 November 2015 |
Fernando Alonso “Interlagos is an exciting track to drive because it’s undulating and has some challenging corners. It’s also quite a short lap, which means traffic can be a problem, but that adds to the drama and excitement of the event; I always look forward to this race.” Jenson Button “Interlagos holds great memories for me because it was there, in 2009, that I clinched my world championship. I’ll never forget that day, or the reception that I got from the crowd. Brazilians love F1 and there’s always a great atmosphere; it’s a special race for all the drivers.” Circuit lowdown The Autódromo José Carlos Pace is one of the oldest and best-loved tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. It was built in 1938 on marshland deemed unsuitable for housing, and it first welcomed the World Championship in 1973. The track is named after Brazilian F1 driver Carlos Pace, who won his home grand prix in 1975, but it’s better known as Interlagos after the suburb of São Paulo in which it’s located. It’s an undulating anti-clockwise layout and it’s been the permanent home of the Brazilian Grand Prix since 1990. The circuit has several characteristics that set it apart from other F1 circuits, most notably its bumps and its altitude. The track was resurfaced prior to last year’s race, making it smoother, but the unstable marshland on which it’s built creates fresh bumps on an annual basis, particularly in Sector Two. Altitude is another factor that the teams have to consider. The track is situated 800m (2,625 feet) above sea level and the thinner air has a bearing on all areas of car performance, particularly aerodynamics and cooling. Power unit losses are minimal, due to the turbo and the ERS. As was the case last year, Pirelli will take their Soft (Option) and Medium (Prime) tyre compounds to the race. It’s the ninth time that this combination has been used this season and, should the weather conditions prove favourable, fast lap times are expected. McLaren has an enviable record at the Brazilian Grand Prix, having won the race 12 times and taken 11 pole positions. Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button have good memories of the track, having clinched all of their world titles there (in 2005, ’06 and ’09 respectively). |
Autódromo José Carlos Pace snapshot |
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McLaren at the Brazilian Grand Prix |
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