After skipping 2020 resulting from Covid-related journey restrictions, Brazil’s Autodromo Jose Carlos Tempo, recognized to most followers as Interlagos, is as soon as once more set to host a Formulation One race this weekend.
The circuit, situated in Sao Paulo, has beforehand hosted 37 Brazilian Grands Prix, and the races are at all times thrilling. The circuit’s compact format means there’s typically numerous overtaking, with drivers additionally having to regularly go off the racing line.
As well as, the continuous succession of corners retains drivers working. Aside from the lengthy uphill Arquibancada left-hander, most of these corners are fairly quick, that means that lateral masses on the tires aren’t too punishing. Pirelli has nominated its C2 compound because the P Zero White arduous, C3 because the P Zero Yellow medium, and C4 because the P Zero Purple gentle.
Autodromo Jose Carlos Tempo, house of the Formulation One Brazilian Grand Prix
The climate in Brazil at the moment of yr can vary from intense warmth to torrential rain; some grooves have been reduce within the asphalt to assist drainage within the occasion of heavy rain. There may be at present rain in Sao Paulo however issues are anticipated to dry up for Saturday’s qualifying session and Sunday’s race, based on the forecast on the time of writing.
The Brazil spherical would be the final this yr to check the brand new dash race format for qualifying. The format sees a standard time-based qualifying session held after a single follow session on Friday to find out the beginning grid for a 62-mile dash race to be held on Saturday. The outcomes of the dash race then decide the beginning grid for Sunday’s full-length race. There are additionally championship factors up for grabs within the dash race: three for first place, two for second and one for third.
Going into the weekend, Purple Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen leads the 2021 Drivers’ Championship with 312.5 factors. Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes-Benz AMG is second with 293.5 factors and fellow Mercedes driver Bottas is third with 185 factors. Within the Constructors’ Championship, Mercedes leads with 478.5 factors versus the 477.5 of Purple Bull and 268.5 of Ferrari. The earlier winner in Brazil was Verstappen driving for Purple Bull.
