Formula 1 is officially staying put at one of its most historic and iconic venues. A brand new five-year extension locks the Sao Paulo Grand Prix onto the calendar all the way through to 2035, securing the future of the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace for over another decade of racing.
Let me tell you, this track never fails to deliver. Interlagos has spent over 50 years on the calendar, etching itself into motorsport history with unforgettable memories—none more striking recently than Max Verstappen charging all the way from P17 to victory in 2024. That undulating layout combined with the sheer, unfiltered passion of Brazilian crowds always produces insane wheel-to-wheel racing. In fact, the venue has played host to six Drivers' Championships being decided, including crownings for current drivers Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
The extension of the contract of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix until 2035 is a source of immense pride, and represents recognition of work built on dedication, investment and a long-term vision.
The numbers backing up the venue are staggering. The country's fanbase has surged to 75.8 million, with 44% of those fans being female and 41% coming in under 35 years of age. Meanwhile, attendances at the grand prix climbed to 303,627 in 2025, beating out the 291,717 who turned up the year prior. Economically, the impact is immense. The 2025 race injected R$2.3 billion into Sao Paulo, marking a 9.7% increase over the previous record set in 2024. Broadcaster Globo also keeps fans plugged in through an agreement giving SporTV subscribers live and on-demand access to every single session, alongside 15 free-to-air Grands Prix.
To keep the machine running at its absolute best, the office of the Mayor of Sao Paulo, Ricardo Nunes, is stepping up with significant investments to elevate the spectacle and guest experience. Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the partnership, noting the extraordinary energy of the local crowds and highlighting that Brazil has produced an incredible 33 Formula 1 drivers, including Gabriel Bortoleto and Rafael Camara racing in front of their home fans.
Domenicali stated: “Brazil is an important part of Formula 1’s history and our future, and I am delighted that this five-year extension will see us continue racing in Sao Paulo until 2035.”
Mayor Nunes emphasized the immense local benefits of the deal. Nunes stated: “The renewal of the Formula 1 contract for a further five years is a very significant achievement for Sao Paulo.”
Sao Paulo Grand Prix CEO Alan Adler also shared his pride in the milestone, praising the modernizing investments made by the city. Adler stated: “The extension of the contract of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix until 2035 is a source of immense pride, and represents recognition of work built on dedication, investment and a long-term vision.”
With the future of Interlagos completely secure for the next decade, the stage is set for countless more chapters of motorsport history to unfold in Brazil.
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