São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos: Circuit Guide, History and Records

The São Paulo Grand Prix returns to the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, better known as Interlagos, from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2026. The compact Brazilian circuit combines dramatic elevation changes, banked corners, an intense infield section and one of Formula 1’s longest full-throttle climbs.

Interlagos has repeatedly produced unpredictable racing because its short lap places the cars close together while São Paulo’s rapidly changing weather can transform conditions within minutes. Rain may affect one part of the circuit before reaching another, forcing drivers and strategists to react without complete information.

The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix is scheduled as Round 20 of the Formula 1 World Championship. After hosting a Sprint every season from 2021 to 2025, Interlagos returns to the traditional format with three practice sessions, qualifying and Sunday’s 71-lap Grand Prix.

Ferrari has won 11 Formula 1 World Championship races held in Brazil, including nine at Interlagos. The circuit has also played a central role in some of the Scuderia’s most emotional moments, from home victories for Felipe Massa to Kimi Räikkönen’s extraordinary 2007 title triumph.

Lewis Hamilton has a particularly close connection with Brazil and has won three times at Interlagos. Charles Leclerc qualified third for the 2025 race, although both Ferrari drivers ultimately retired from the Grand Prix.

Follow the latest Ferrari news, technical analysis and results from the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix.

2026 São Paulo Grand Prix at a glance

2026 São Paulo Grand Prix schedule

Interlagos returns to the traditional Formula 1 weekend format in 2026. Teams will have two practice sessions on Friday and another on Saturday before qualifying determines the grid for Sunday’s race.

All sessions are shown in local São Paulo time and remain subject to timetable changes by Formula 1, the FIA or the event organiser.

You can also consult the complete 2026 Formula 1 schedule and race results, the latest Formula 1 driver standings and the current constructor standings.

Why the 2026 São Paulo GP is no longer a Sprint weekend

Interlagos hosted a Formula 1 Sprint during every season from 2021 to 2025, becoming one of the format’s most familiar venues. However, it was not included among the six circuits selected to stage a Sprint in 2026.

The change restores three practice sessions, giving teams significantly more time to evaluate tyre behaviour, ride height, aerodynamic balance and the effects of Interlagos’ uneven surface. Extra practice can be especially valuable in São Paulo because weather conditions often vary between sessions. A setup developed in warm and dry conditions may behave differently when temperatures fall or rain reaches the circuit.

The longer preparation period also allows drivers to build confidence through the technical middle sector, where rhythm and accurate positioning are essential. Nevertheless, the traditional format does not remove Interlagos’ capacity to produce unexpected results.

What happened at the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix?

Lando Norris won the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix for McLaren after starting from pole position. Norris controlled the race and finished 10.388 seconds ahead of Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli.

Max Verstappen produced an impressive recovery to finish third after starting from the pit lane. George Russell completed the top four, followed by Oscar Piastri and Oliver Bearman. Ferrari’s promising qualifying performance did not translate into race points. Charles Leclerc qualified third, while Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q2 and started 13th.

Charles Leclerc’s race ended during a restart when Oscar Piastri made contact with Kimi Antonelli at Turn 1. The Mercedes was pushed into Leclerc’s Ferrari, which lost a wheel and was forced to retire.

Lewis Hamilton suffered contact during the opening lap and then damaged his front wing and floor following another incident. The loss of aerodynamic performance made the car increasingly difficult to drive, and Ferrari eventually retired it on lap 37.

2025 São Paulo Grand Prix qualifying

Lewis Hamilton qualified 13th after recording a 1:10.100 during Q2.

2025 São Paulo Grand Prix result

2025 São Paulo Sprint result

The final São Paulo Sprint before the event returned to a standard weekend was also won by Lando Norris. Kimi Antonelli finished second and George Russell third.

Recent São Paulo Grand Prix winners

The race was not held in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interlagos circuit information

What makes Interlagos unique?

Interlagos is one of the shortest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, but its compact distance contains an unusually broad variety of challenges. The lap begins with heavy braking and a technical downhill sequence before opening into a faster section and then climbing through a tightly packed infield.

The circuit runs anti-clockwise, placing different physical loads on the drivers compared with most Formula 1 venues. The repeated left-hand corners can place additional strain on the right side of the neck.

Elevation changes are present throughout the lap. Drivers descend sharply from the starting area towards the lower part of the circuit before climbing continuously from the final technical corner back towards the finish line.

The bowl-shaped geography allows spectators in several grandstands to see a large part of the circuit. It also helps create the distinctive atmosphere for which the Brazilian event is known.

Interlagos’ relatively short lap produces narrow performance gaps. A small mistake can cost several grid positions because many cars may be separated by only a few tenths of a second.

Why is the circuit called Interlagos?

The name Interlagos means “between lakes” in Portuguese. The circuit was developed in an area situated between the Guarapiranga and Billings reservoirs in southern São Paulo.

Although Formula 1 and the venue use the official name Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos remains the term most commonly used by drivers, teams and supporters. The official name honours Brazilian driver José Carlos Pace, usually known as Carlos Pace. He achieved his only Formula 1 victory at the circuit during the 1975 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Pace also competed in endurance racing for Ferrari and became one of Brazil’s most respected international drivers before his death in an aircraft accident in 1977.

A lap of the Interlagos Formula 1 circuit

Start-finish straight and the Senna S

The lap begins on the uphill start-finish straight before drivers brake for the Senna S. Turn 1 is a downhill left-hander followed immediately by the right-hand Turn 2.

The braking point is difficult to judge because the track falls away towards the apex. Drivers can brake later than expected, but locking the inside front tyre may compromise both parts of the sequence. The wide approach creates an important overtaking opportunity. A driver on the inside can attack into Turn 1, while another may attempt to maintain momentum around the outside and gain the preferred line for Turn 2.

The corner is named after Ayrton Senna, Brazil’s three-time Formula 1 World Champion and one of the country’s greatest sporting figures.

Curva do Sol and the Reta Oposta

Drivers accelerate from the Senna S through the long left-hand Curva do Sol. A clean exit is crucial because the corner leads onto the Reta Oposta back straight.

The car remains under load as the driver applies full throttle. Understeer through Curva do Sol can force the car wide and reduce acceleration for the entire straight.

The Reta Oposta provides another major overtaking opportunity. Drivers can use the slipstream before braking for the left-hand Descida do Lago.

Descida do Lago

Turn 4 is a downhill left-hander reached after one of the lap’s heaviest braking events. The corner has a broad entry and can support different lines during an overtaking battle. Drivers must avoid running too deep because positioning is important for the next part of the circuit. Front-wheel locking is a recurring risk, particularly when the track is damp or tyre temperatures are low.

The following bend begins the transition from the faster opening section into the technical Interlagos infield.

Ferradura and Laranjinha

The circuit climbs towards the long right-hand Ferradura before continuing through Laranjinha. These corners require good aerodynamic balance and strong front-end response. The car remains loaded for an extended period, making tyre condition important. A driver suffering from understeer may lose considerable time because the car drifts away from the shortest line.

Following another car can also become difficult in this section. Turbulent air reduces front grip and can prevent the pursuing driver from remaining close enough to attack later in the lap.

Pinheirinho and Bico de Pato

The middle sector becomes slower and more technical around Pinheirinho and Bico de Pato. Drivers must rotate the car accurately while controlling traction and avoiding excessive wheelspin.

Bico de Pato, or “Duck’s Beak”, is one of the slowest corners at Interlagos. Its tight right-hand shape requires patience because applying the throttle too early can push the rear tyres beyond their grip limit.

The corner also influences the approach to the descending Mergulho section, making a clean exit particularly valuable.

Mergulho and Junção

Mergulho takes the cars downhill through a fast left-hand bend before they brake for Junção, the final slow corner of the lap. Junção is critical because its exit begins a prolonged uphill acceleration zone. Any wheelspin, oversteer or hesitation costs speed all the way to the finish line.

Drivers frequently prioritise the exit over entry speed, opening the corner where possible and applying power progressively.

The climb to the finish line

After Junção, the cars accelerate uphill through a sequence of left-hand bends that are normally taken at full throttle in dry conditions. The climb places sustained demand on the power unit and energy-deployment system. Drivers also need to remain close to the inside line without making the car unstable over the kerbs.

The slipstream can become powerful during the race. A car following closely from Junção may attack before the Senna S, particularly when assisted by DRS.

Interlagos setup and technical demands

Interlagos requires a balanced aerodynamic configuration. Teams need sufficient downforce for the infield corners, but excessive drag leaves the car vulnerable along the two main full-throttle sections.

A medium-to-high-downforce setup is generally appropriate. The exact choice depends on forecast weather, track temperature, tyre compounds and the efficiency of each car. Front-end response is particularly valuable through the middle sector. The corners arrive in quick succession, and a car that is slow to rotate can lose time throughout the entire sequence.

Rear stability and traction are equally important at Bico de Pato and Junção. Both corners lead into acceleration zones, while wheelspin can overheat the rear tyres and reduce straight-line speed. The track surface has traditionally contained bumps and changes in camber. Suspension settings must allow the tyres to remain in contact with the asphalt without sacrificing excessive aerodynamic control.

Ride height requires careful management because the circuit contains compressions, kerbs and elevation changes. A car running too low may suffer floor contact or plank wear, while a higher setup can reduce aerodynamic performance.

The anti-clockwise layout places unusual loads through the car and tyres. Teams must examine wear patterns carefully rather than assuming that both sides of the car will behave symmetrically.

Explore our Ferrari technical analysis archive for updates on the SF-26 floor, suspension, wings, ride height and tyre behaviour during the São Paulo weekend.

Power-unit demands at Interlagos

The final part of the Interlagos lap is spent accelerating uphill from Junção towards the start-finish line. This sustained climb makes strong power delivery and effective electrical-energy deployment especially important.

The engine remains under high load for a significant period before the driver brakes for Turn 1. Deployment must be managed so that electrical energy remains available throughout the full-throttle section. Interlagos is situated at a higher elevation than many Formula 1 circuits, although it is far below the extreme altitude of Mexico City. The reduced air density still influences cooling, turbocharger behaviour and aerodynamic performance.

Teams must also prepare for sudden changes in temperature. Cooler air may improve power-unit performance but can make tyre preparation more difficult, while warmer conditions increase cooling demands.

Tyres and strategy at the São Paulo Grand Prix

The short lap and varied corner profile place energy through both axles. The front tyres are stressed through the longer middle-sector corners, while the rear tyres must provide traction from the slower sections.

Thermal degradation can become important when track temperatures rise. Drivers who slide through the infield may overheat their tyres and lose grip later in the stint. The pit-lane time loss is moderate, while overtaking is possible at both the Senna S and Descida do Lago. This can make two-stop strategies more attractive than at circuits where track position is extremely difficult to recover.

However, teams must balance fresh-tyre pace against the risk of traffic. Because the lap is short, a driver leaving the pits may encounter several slower cars and lose the expected advantage of new tyres. An undercut can be powerful when tyre warm-up is immediate, but cooler conditions may favour the overcut by allowing a driver to remain on warm tyres while a rival struggles after stopping.

Safety Cars and Virtual Safety Cars are frequent strategic considerations. Incidents at the Senna S, in the infield or during wet conditions can significantly reduce the cost of a pit stop.

Why Interlagos weather is so unpredictable

São Paulo’s weather can change quickly during the Grand Prix weekend. Warm sunshine may be followed by heavy rain, falling temperatures or strong winds within a relatively short period.

The circuit’s compact location does not guarantee uniform conditions. Rain may reach one sector while another remains dry, leaving drivers to judge grip without knowing exactly what awaits them later in the lap.

Elevation changes complicate the situation further. Water can flow downhill and collect in lower sections, increasing the risk of aquaplaning even after the heaviest rain has stopped.

Visibility may deteriorate rapidly because the short lap keeps the cars closely grouped. Spray generated by several cars can make braking points and track boundaries difficult to identify.

Strategy teams monitor weather radar closely, but radar information cannot always predict the exact intensity or timing of a localised shower. Drivers’ reports therefore become especially important.

The uncertainty has produced some of Formula 1’s most memorable wet-weather races, including the dramatic 2008 title decider, Max Verstappen’s 2016 recovery and his victory from 17th on the grid in 2024.

History of Formula 1 at Interlagos

Construction of Interlagos began in 1938, with its designers drawing inspiration from established circuits including Brooklands, Montlhéry and Roosevelt Raceway.

The original layout was considerably longer than the modern Formula 1 circuit and used the natural contours of the São Paulo landscape. Its banked corners and major elevation changes created a fast and demanding challenge.

The first Brazilian World Championship races

Formula 1 held a non-championship race at Interlagos in 1972 before the Brazilian Grand Prix joined the World Championship in 1973.

Emerson Fittipaldi won the inaugural championship edition for Lotus and repeated the result in 1974 for McLaren. Carlos Pace then delivered another home victory in 1975.

Those results gave Brazilian drivers victory in each of the first three World Championship Grands Prix staged at Interlagos.

The move to Rio de Janeiro

The Brazilian Grand Prix later moved between São Paulo and the Jacarepaguá circuit in Rio de Janeiro. Rio hosted the race in 1978 and then became its regular home throughout most of the 1980s.

Jacarepaguá was closely associated with Nelson Piquet, who won the Brazilian Grand Prix there in 1983 and 1986.

Ferrari also achieved important Rio victories through Carlos Reutemann in 1978 and Nigel Mansell in 1989.

Interlagos returns in 1990

A significantly shortened and modernised Interlagos returned to the Formula 1 calendar in 1990. Alain Prost won the first race on the revised circuit for Ferrari.

The new layout retained the circuit’s elevation and character while reducing its length to approximately 4.3 kilometres.

Interlagos has hosted Brazil’s Formula 1 race continuously since then, except for the cancellation of the 2020 event.

From Brazilian GP to São Paulo GP

The event was historically known as the Brazilian Grand Prix. From 2021, it adopted the São Paulo Grand Prix name under a new agreement involving Formula 1 and the city.

The change did not alter the venue. Interlagos remained the host circuit and continued the sporting history established by the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Memorable Brazilian and São Paulo Grand Prix moments

Carlos Pace wins at home in 1975

Carlos Pace claimed the only Formula 1 victory of his career at Interlagos in 1975. Emerson Fittipaldi finished second, completing a memorable result for the Brazilian crowd.

The circuit was later officially renamed in Pace’s honour, permanently connecting him to the venue where he achieved his greatest Formula 1 result.

Ayrton Senna finally wins at home in 1991

Ayrton Senna secured his first Brazilian Grand Prix victory in 1991 after years of disappointment at his home event.

Senna suffered gearbox problems during the closing stages and completed the final laps with only sixth gear available. The physical effort left him exhausted, and his emotional radio message became one of the defining moments of his career.

The confusion of the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix

The rain-affected 2003 race produced multiple accidents and was stopped after major incidents involving Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso.

Kimi Räikkönen was initially declared the winner, but a later review of the timing data showed that Giancarlo Fisichella had begun the required lap before the red flag. Fisichella was subsequently awarded victory.

The Jordan driver received the winner’s trophy at the following Grand Prix after the classification was corrected.

Kimi Räikkönen wins the 2007 championship

Kimi Räikkönen entered the 2007 season finale seven points behind Lewis Hamilton and three behind Fernando Alonso under the scoring system used at the time.

The Ferrari driver won the race, while Hamilton finished seventh and Alonso third. Räikkönen secured the World Championship by a single point.

Felipe Massa played an important supporting role after starting from pole position and finishing second, completing a Ferrari one-two.

Felipe Massa’s 2008 heartbreak

Felipe Massa won the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix from pole position and crossed the finish line believing he might have become World Champion.

Lewis Hamilton needed fifth place to secure the title but had fallen to sixth during the closing laps in wet conditions. At the final corner, Hamilton passed Timo Glock and regained fifth position.

Massa was World Champion for only a matter of seconds before Hamilton completed the lap and took the title by one point. The Ferrari driver nevertheless celebrated his home victory with remarkable dignity.

Sebastian Vettel survives a dramatic 2012 finale

Sebastian Vettel entered the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix fighting Fernando Alonso for the World Championship.

Vettel was hit and spun on the opening lap, dropping to the back with damage. He recovered to finish sixth, which was sufficient to secure his third consecutive championship.

Alonso finished second for Ferrari but lost the title by three points.

Max Verstappen stars in the rain in 2016

Max Verstappen produced a remarkable wet-weather recovery during the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix.

After making an additional tyre stop, he fell to 16th position but passed numerous drivers during the final stages to finish third.

His control in severe rain and willingness to use unconventional lines established the race as one of his defining early Formula 1 performances.

Lewis Hamilton’s 2021 comeback

Lewis Hamilton was excluded from the 2021 Sprint Qualifying results because of a rear-wing technical infringement and started the Sprint from the back.

He recovered to fifth in the Sprint, then started the Grand Prix tenth after an engine penalty. Hamilton progressed through the field and defeated Max Verstappen to win.

The performance became one of the most significant drives of Hamilton’s championship fight that season.

George Russell earns his first victory in 2022

George Russell won the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix to claim his first Formula 1 victory.

Lewis Hamilton finished second, giving Mercedes a one-two result and the team’s only Grand Prix victory of the season.

Max Verstappen wins from 17th in 2024

Heavy rain and repeated interruptions transformed the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix. Max Verstappen started 17th following a difficult qualifying session and an engine-related grid penalty.

The Red Bull driver moved rapidly through the field, benefited from a red-flag tyre change and passed Esteban Ocon for the lead after a restart.

Verstappen won by more than 19 seconds, with Ocon and Pierre Gasly delivering a surprise double podium for Alpine.

Lando Norris wins as Ferrari retires both cars in 2025

Lando Norris converted pole position into victory in 2025, while Max Verstappen recovered from a pit-lane start to finish third.

Ferrari left Brazil without Grand Prix points after Charles Leclerc was eliminated in the Turn 1 restart collision and Lewis Hamilton retired with extensive floor damage.

Ferrari’s Formula 1 history in Brazil

Ferrari has won 11 Formula 1 World Championship Grands Prix staged in Brazil. Nine of those victories came at Interlagos, while Carlos Reutemann and Nigel Mansell also won for the Scuderia at Jacarepaguá.

Niki Lauda delivers Ferrari’s first Brazilian victory

Niki Lauda won the 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. The result began Ferrari’s successful history in the country.

Carlos Reutemann wins at both Brazilian venues

Carlos Reutemann won for Ferrari at Interlagos in 1977 and at Jacarepaguá in 1978.

He remains the only Ferrari driver to win the Brazilian Grand Prix for the team at both circuits.

Nigel Mansell wins on his Ferrari debut

Nigel Mansell won the 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix at Jacarepaguá in his first race for Ferrari.

The victory was also the first achieved by a Formula 1 car using a semi-automatic paddle-shift gearbox, an innovation that later became standard throughout the sport.

Alain Prost wins Interlagos’ return race

Alain Prost gave Ferrari victory when Formula 1 returned to the revised Interlagos circuit in 1990.

He defeated Gerhard Berger and Ayrton Senna, beginning his first season with the Scuderia by winning in Brazil.

Michael Schumacher adds two Ferrari victories

Michael Schumacher won for Ferrari at Interlagos in 2000 and 2002.

His 2000 victory came during the season in which he delivered Ferrari’s first Drivers’ Championship since 1979.

Felipe Massa becomes a Brazilian home winner

Felipe Massa won his home Grand Prix in 2006 while wearing overalls inspired by the colours of the Brazilian flag.

He won again in 2008, producing a flawless performance from pole position even though the World Championship ultimately went to Lewis Hamilton.

Kimi Räikkönen secures the 2007 title

Kimi Räikkönen’s 2007 Interlagos victory remains one of Ferrari’s most important modern results.

Räikkönen completed a Ferrari one-two ahead of Massa and overturned a seven-point deficit to Lewis Hamilton to become World Champion.

Sebastian Vettel wins in 2017

Sebastian Vettel passed Valtteri Bottas at the start of the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix and controlled the race to deliver Ferrari’s most recent victory in Brazil.

Kimi Räikkönen finished third, giving Ferrari two cars on the podium.

Ferrari searches for its first São Paulo GP victory

Ferrari’s latest Brazilian victory came before the event adopted the São Paulo Grand Prix name in 2021.

The Scuderia has therefore won at Interlagos under the Brazilian Grand Prix title but is still seeking its first victory in the officially renamed São Paulo Grand Prix.

Brazilian and São Paulo Grand Prix records

• Interlagos construction began: 1938.
• First non-championship Formula 1 race: 1972.
• First World Championship Brazilian Grand Prix: 1973.
• First championship winner: Emerson Fittipaldi.
• Modern circuit length: 4.309 kilometres.
• Number of race laps: 71.
• Official race lap record: Valtteri Bottas, 1:10.540 in 2018.
• Fastest qualifying lap: Lewis Hamilton, 1:07.281 in 2018.
• Most victories at Interlagos: Michael Schumacher, with four.
• Most successful constructor in Brazil: McLaren, with 13 victories.
• Ferrari victories in Brazil: 11.
• Ferrari victories at Interlagos: nine.
• Brazilian home winners at Interlagos: Emerson Fittipaldi, Carlos Pace, Ayrton Senna and Felipe Massa.
• Event renamed São Paulo Grand Prix: 2021.
• Most recent Ferrari victory: Sebastian Vettel in 2017.
• Most recent winner: Lando Norris in 2025.
• Most recent São Paulo Sprint winner: Lando Norris in 2025.
• Cancelled modern edition: 2020.

Frequently asked questions about the São Paulo Grand Prix

When is the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix?

The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix will take place from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November. The race is scheduled to begin at 17:00 local time on Sunday.

Is the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?

No. After hosting a Sprint from 2021 through 2025, Interlagos returns to the traditional format with three practice sessions, qualifying and the Grand Prix in 2026.

Where is the São Paulo Grand Prix held?

The race takes place at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil. The circuit is more commonly known as Interlagos.

How long is Interlagos?

The current Formula 1 circuit measures 4.309 kilometres. The São Paulo Grand Prix covers 71 laps and a total race distance of 305.879 kilometres.

How many corners does Interlagos have?

The current circuit contains 15 corners and runs in an anti-clockwise direction.

Why is the circuit called Interlagos?

The name means “between lakes” and refers to the circuit’s location between the Guarapiranga and Billings reservoirs.

Who was José Carlos Pace?

José Carlos Pace was a Brazilian Formula 1 and endurance-racing driver. He won the 1975 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, and the circuit was later renamed in his honour.

Why is Interlagos associated with unpredictable weather?

São Paulo can experience rapid changes in temperature and rainfall. Localised showers may affect one part of the circuit before another, while elevation changes can cause water to collect in lower sections.

Who has won the most Formula 1 races at Interlagos?

Michael Schumacher holds the record with four victories, achieved in 1994, 1995, 2000 and 2002.

How many times has Ferrari won in Brazil?

Ferrari has won 11 Formula 1 World Championship races held in Brazil. Nine came at Interlagos and two at Jacarepaguá.

When did Ferrari last win at Interlagos?

Sebastian Vettel delivered Ferrari’s most recent victory at the circuit during the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Who holds the Interlagos race lap record?

Valtteri Bottas holds the official race lap record with a 1:10.540 set for Mercedes in 2018.

What is the fastest qualifying lap at Interlagos?

Lewis Hamilton recorded a 1:07.281 for Mercedes during qualifying for the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Why is the Senna S important?

The opening downhill sequence provides one of the circuit’s principal overtaking opportunities. Its name honours Brazilian three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna.

Why is Junção so important?

Junção is the final slow corner before the long uphill full-throttle section. A strong exit produces additional speed all the way to the braking zone for Turn 1.

Did Kimi Räikkönen win his championship at Interlagos?

Yes. Kimi Räikkönen won the 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix and secured the Formula 1 World Championship by one point.

Did Felipe Massa win the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix?

Yes. Felipe Massa won from pole position, but Lewis Hamilton finished fifth and secured the World Championship by one point.

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