It’s the best circuit on the calendar when it comes to producing great racing. Pretty sure there’d be widespread uproar if it was removed as people are already getting sick of cash-driven only circuits like everything in the ME, Miami, Vegas, etc.

If I remember correctly, I think soon after Liberty took over the F1 reigns from Bernie, they realised that the contract for the next few years, which Bernie had just signed before he was booted out, had agreed a charge of absolutely zero millions of dollars for the rights for Interlagos to host the race. Bernie has strong links in Brazil, so he had probably gifted a friend and screwed over his usurpers.

@user576 If I remember correctly, it was under threat a few years ago, with plans from the Bolsonaro government to move the race to Rio. However, this never went ahead, and the plans for a new Rio circuit have since been scrapped. However, I believe this is partly the reason the race is now the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and not the Brazilian GP.

LOL!

Absolutely fantastic circuit and atmosphere.

I agree. Seems like 90% of passes are ‘end of the straight, DRS wide open’ passes nowadays. If a track doesn’t need it, don’t use it. Then hopefully we can phase it out completely.

It's a fantastic circuit. There is an argument to say, one of the best on the calendar. Nearly always produces interesting races. Maybe even my favourite.