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Autódromo José Carlos Pace
São Paulo, Brazil · First GP: 1973
Medium Surface Abrasion
Circuit Characteristics
(6)Setup
Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Setup
Balanced Setup
Mix of corners and straights requires compromise between downforce and drag.
6 <= (cornersSlow + cornersMedium) <= 11 AND (cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 3 AND straightsOver600m >= 12026
Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Driver
Flowing Layout
High-speed corners reward committed drivers who carry speed through fast sections.
(cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 6Strategy
Moderate Tyre Degradation
Balanced tyre wear - strategy flexibility between one and two stops.
tyreDegradation = mediumStrategy
Overtaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | São Paulo Grand Prix | Lando Norris (McLaren) | Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| 2024 | 21 | São Paulo Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Esteban Ocon (Alpine F1 Team) | Pierre Gasly (Alpine F1 Team) |
| 2023 | 20 | São Paulo Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Lando Norris (McLaren) | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 4.237 km
- Total Corners
- 15
- Elevation Change
- 43.1 m
- Longest Straight
- 937 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
2
Slow
<100 km/h
6
Medium
100-200
6
Fast
200-275
1
Flat
>275 km/h
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 56.8% | 50.7% |
| Max Lateral G | 5.5G | 4.5G |
Management Factor10.7%
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
