Grand prix of Brazil: history, the most exciting races and interesting facts

"Formula 1" - one of the most exciting and spectacular world championships. Each Grand Prix is a real show, where spectators can see the serious intensity of the fight to the last meter of the distance. This competition is not only racing drivers, but also teams. The Grand Prix of Brazil is one of the most intense in the entire calendar. And this is not surprising, because traditionally here is the last race of the season. Sometimes the fate of the championship is decided on this route.

«Formula 1» Grand Prix of Brazil: history

The first auto racing started in Brazil in 1934, but the stage was officially added to the calendar only in 1973. The venue was chosen by the city of Sao Paulo. The first two years of the race won the Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi. In 1977, due to complaints, it was decided to postpone the stage in Rio de Janeiro, but in 1979, the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix returned to São Paulo.

During this period, the city was undergoing a process of urbanization, the population was constantly increasing. The number of poor who lived in the slums also grew. As you know, Formula 1 is a sport for the rich. There are a lot of money in circulation here. This contrasted sharply with the poverty of many Brazilians. Therefore, in 1981, the Grand Prix of Brazil was again moved to Rio, where there were more rich people. The competitions of this year were quite scandalous.

Riders Alan Jones and Keke Rosberg, who finished first and second respectively, were disqualified due to violation of regulations. The winner was announced Alan Prost. This great rider is called King of Rio, because he managed to win on this route victory four more times. Nelson Piquet compelled him to compete twice.

In 1990, the "Formula 1" Grand Prix of Brazil again returns to São Paulo. The fortieth career victory and the sixth in Brazil manages to win Alan Prost. Next year, this race Ayrton Senna wins, and then in 1993. And a year later his first victory in Brazil is won by Michael Schumacher. He managed to come to the finish line first three more times for his career.

"Formula 1" Grand Prix of Brazil 2007

It was on this route that the fate of the championship was sometimes decided. Before the race for the title claimed three pilots. Finished, as a rule, the Brazil Grand Prix season. The qualification was very important, as everyone had to finish at least a certain position and rely on the failure of the opponents. Kimi Raikkonen suited only a victory, and Hamilton could take place no lower than the fifth, Alonso had to come at least second.

But not for nothing is the unpredictable "Formula 1" Grand Prix of Brazil. The qualification consists of three sessions. Pole won Felipe Massa, Hamilton was second, Alonso - third, and Raikkonen managed to take only fourth place. But in the race the situation changed. Massa managed to keep the first position, but Hamilton started problems. Raikkonen managed to get around Alonso. Now the champion's title depended on Felipe Massa. He missed Kimi Raikkonen, who was able to finish first and become world champion. It was a fantastic race.

The most dramatic Grand Prix in history

But the real drama took place after a year. The actors were all the same participants. Only the title claimed the Brazilian driver Felipe Massa and Briton Lewis Hamilton. They managed to show why there is a popular "Formula 1" in the world. The Brazilian Grand Prix qualification could affect the course of the race, because Felipe needed to win the race and expect that Hamilton will take place below the fifth. Only so Mass could become a champion.

A racing weekend consists of several stages. This is different from other sports "Formula 1". The Brazilian Grand Prix qualification for the Lewis Hamilton team was very important. They decided to bet on reliability, so that the British must have been in the top five. For Felipe Massa was the home Grand Prix of Brazil. The qualification was to end with a poles for him. And it happened. After the start, Masse managed to keep the first position, and Hamilton occupied the fifth, which was quite acceptable. But for ten laps to the finish the rain went down, the racers changed their shoes, except Timo Glock and Jarno Trulli.

Despite the fact that Hamilton returned to the track for Glock, he still took fifth place, until it was overtaken by a young German Sebastian Vettel. It was fantastic, because this overtaking made Massa the champion. In the boxes, "Ferrari" was already beginning to rejoice, but after a few seconds noticed that Glock could not cope with the car on the wet track, and Lewis still managed to finish fifth.

Mass was then named a 30-second champion. He won the race, but lost the championship. Probably, it was one of the few awards ceremonies, where no one smiled, and the winner even cried. Such surprises sometimes presents "Formula 1". The Brazilian Grand Prix qualification, where Massa won the pole, and the winning race did not bring him the title of champion.

Interesting Facts

"Formula 1" Grand Prix of Brazil is held on the highway "Interlagos". It is very difficult for riders, as they have to move counter-clockwise. There are several opportunities for overtaking.

"Formula 1" The Brazilian Grand Prix (qualification and race) can take place with changeable weather conditions. Heat can be replaced by a strong downpour. At high temperatures, the cars have a strong tire wear. "Formula 1" The Brazilian Grand Prix is a special race, they became world champions Alonso and Hamilton, but they never won. Since 2004 it was this stage that ended the season.

The Grand Prix of Brazil is a historical circuit with an amazing atmosphere and wonderful fans. Every race is a real show. It's never boring here. The good news for fans was that the contract for the Grand Prix of Brazil was extended until 2020.