The key figures to keep in mind before the Brazilian Grand Prix
The F1 returns to the Interlagos circuit this weekend, an opportunity to discover the 10 standout numbers surrounding an unmissable event of the season.
50
The Brazilian GP will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend! The first edition included in the F1 World Championship took place in 1973, with Emerson Fittipaldi emerging victorious.
10
Like the number of editions that took place in Rio de Janeiro, at the Jacarepagua circuit (1978, 1981-1989).
6
The number of victories by Alain Prost in Brazil, making him the record holder. He has won on both Brazilian tracks: 5 successes at Jacarepagua and 1 at Interlagos.
6
The number of pole positions achieved by Ayrton Senna at home: no one has done better.
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Record of wins by constructors held by McLaren. The English team is only one win ahead of Ferrari.3
Like the number of nations holding the record for victories: Brazil, Germany, and the United Kingdom. They each have 9 triumphs.
0.588
The smallest gap between a winner and their runner-up: in 2002, Michael Schumacher narrowly defeated his brother Ralf driving his Williams BMW.
1:07.281
The fastest lap time, achieved by Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel of his Mercedes in qualifying during the 2018 edition.
10th place
is the furthest position on the grid for a winner. It was in 2021, Lewis Hamilton finished 5th in the Sprint Qualifying before being penalized 5 places for installing a fifth engine throughout the season.
