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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brazilian Grand Prix 2023 - Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos. The home of the Brazilian Grand Prix. A circuit where dreams have been lived. A circuit where dreams have died. A circuit that’s seen so much history over the years that it’s become an indispensable part of the Formula 1 calendar. After officially joining the calendar in 1973, Interlagos—or the Autódromo José Carlos Pace—has played host to the Brazilian GP every year except in 1978 and from 1981 to 1989. </span>

[caption id="attachment_826742" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-826742 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-14T171533Z_111717478_UP1EHBE1BXWPO_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BRAZIL.jpg" alt="F1 race start at Brazilian GP" width="1920" height="1060" /> Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil - November 14, 2021 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas at the start of the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Over the years, it’s been the scene of the culmination of epic title fights, making it a race that everyone anticipated even more than usual. Well, that was until the Abu Dhabi GP joined the calendar in 2009. Since then—bar the three seasons of 2011, 2012, and 2013—the Brazilian GP has been the season's penultimate race. While everyone in the F1 community would love for it to return to its original calendar spot, this year will be even more different.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Scheduled from November 3rd to 5th, it’s Round 21 on the calendar. Instead of being the usual penultimate race of the season, it’s now the third-last race of 2023. Before 2023, the Brazilian GP usually featured a week or two after the US and Mexican GP. To accommodate a newly added Las Vegas GP, F1’s trip to Interlagos, Sao Paulo, has been preponed. Be that as it may, the circuit, in all its glory, is set to deliver like it always does. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">There have been some truly memorable moments in Interlagos over the years. Home hero Ayrton Senna’s first win on home soil in 1991 would be almost every Brazilian fan’s highlight. To make the feat even more remarkable, he did it while stuck in sixth gear for more than 10 laps. Oh, and who can forget the title deciders that have happened here? In 2007, Kimi Raikkonen entered the race third in the championship behind McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Out of all three contenders, Raikkonen was tipped to be the least likely to win. But against all odds, proving his Iceman-ness, he won the race and, with it, the championship.</span>

<i><span style="font-weight: 400">“Is that Glock? Is that Glock going slowly?”</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> A Martin Brindle commentary that will go down in history as something that’ll haunt Felipe Massa (until he claims the 2008 title, if he does, following his lawsuit against the FIA). The then-Ferrari driver crossed the line in P1, and for half a minute or so, he and his team were ecstatic. Hamilton needed anything better than a P6 to seal the title. Had it not been for Timo Glock struggling through the damo condition in slick tires, the title would’ve been Massa’s. But it was Hamilton’s day as he overtook Glock to take P5 and, ultimately, his maiden championship.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">As thrilling as the title fights have been, so have the non-title fights. The 2021 Brazilian GP saw Hamilton make a comeback after receiving 25 places worth of penalties. He started the Sprint in P20 and finished fifth. He started the race in P10 and finished P1. It’s now the most special race of the honourary Brazilian’s career. A year later, his teammate George Russell got his first win at the circuit.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Last time out, in the ever-changing weather conditions in Sao Paulo, Haas’ Kevin Magnussen secured a shock pole position, setting a time of 1:11.674. Neither the Sprint nor the race worked in the Dane’s favor, though. Even so, it was a monumental achievement in a Haas car. Interlagos always springs up a surprise, and F1 2023 is ready for the exciting action that awaits in Brazil!</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Most Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Back in the day, the FIA required a new venue to host a demonstration race as a quality check. The 1972 Brazilian GP was Interlagos’ inaugural race (although it wasn’t counted as part of the championship). In its official introduction in 1973, Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi treated the crowd to a home victory. It then spent six glorious years on the calendar until 1981, when Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro, became the race's home (as it did in 1978 as well). But F1 returned to Sao Paulo in 1990; since then, it hasn’t left the calendar.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Frenchman Alain Prost is the most successful driver to race in the Brazilian GP. Having amassed a staggering six Brazilian GP wins, he should ideally be the F1 king of Brazil. But considering five of his wins came at Jacarepaguá and the fact that Interlagos is the real home of the race, someone else pips him to the title.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The most successful driver in Interlagos is Michael Schumacher, who’s won at the circuit four times!</span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Driver </b></td>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>Years</b></td>
<td><b>Circuit(s)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Alain Prost</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">France</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jacarepaguá</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos (1990)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">4</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Michael Schumacher</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1994, 1995, 2000, 2002</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sebastian Vettel </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2010, 2013, 2017</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Great Britain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2016, 2018, 2021</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3*</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Carlos Reutemann</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1977, 1978, 1981, *(1972 - Non-Championship race)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos (1977)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Jacarepaguá</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Emerson Fittipaldi</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1973, 1974</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nelson Piquet</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1983, 1986</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jacarepaguá</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ayrton Senna</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1991, 1993</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Felipe Massa</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2006, 2008</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mika Hakkinen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Finland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1998, 1999</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Past Constructors Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Alain Prost won the Brazilian GP with three teams—Renault (1982), Ferrari (1990), and the rest with McLaren. Apart from his four wins for McLaren, the British team has seen Ayrton Senna (2), Emerson Fittipaldi (1), Mika Hakkinen (2), David Coulthard (1), Juan Pablo Montoya (1), and Jenson Button (1) win. With 12 victories at the Brazilian GP, McLaren is the most successful constructor in the South American nation.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Adding to Prost’s singular win for Ferrari, Niki Lauda (1), Carlos Reuttemann (2), Nigel Mansell (1), Michael Schumacher (2), Felipe Massa (2), Kimi Raikkonen (1), and Sebastian Vettel (1) make Ferrari the second most successful in Brazil.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Since 2012, though, Mercedes has won the most Brazilian GPs—6 out of 10.</span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Driver </b></td>
<td><b>Year(s)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">McLaren</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1974, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">11</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ferrari</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1976, 1977, 1978, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mercedes</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Williams</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1981, 1986, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Red Bull</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2019</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brazilian Grand Prix Circuit Details </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">What makes Autódromo José Carlos Pace one of the greatest circuits of all time? It’s one of the last remaining old-school tracks on the calendar. Made in the 1930s, Interlagos was constructed in undulating terrain on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. Situated between two reservoirs, that’s where the name comes from. As for its official name, José Carlos Pace was a Brazilian driver who won his only race at Interlagos. The circuit was named in his honor after tragically passing away in 1977 in a plane crash.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Coming back to why every driver and fan alike loves the circuit. Over the years, the circuit has had to evolve for safety reasons. Even so, it hasn’t lost its charm and character that everyone fell in love with before the big renovations. Initially, the track was almost 8 kilometers long, but after the safety reforms, when F1 shifted to Jacarepaguá for nine seasons, it was shortened to 4.3km (2.6 miles). Since 1990, when F1 returned to Interlagos, it’s stayed the same.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Before 1990, Interlagos was a clockwise track, a layout that drivers are more accustomed to. But after 1990, it became a counter-clockwise circuit, making the short circuit—where time to rest is almost nonexistent—even more challenging. As much as it is a challenge, it’s also a pleasure to drive. The pit straight has an upward incline that transitions into the iconic Senna S (Turns 1 and 2). The longest straight of the track (the Reta Oposta) is between Turns 3 and 4 (Descida do Lago). As a driver closes in to Turn 6, that’s where the trickiest part of the circuit starts. A series of slow-speed corners, Turns 6 and 7 lead into one the most difficult corners on the track—Turn 8 (Little Orange). The slow-speed section continues till the left-handed Turn 11, after which a short straight leads into a hard left. Turn 12 to 15 is usually done at full throttle, following which the trip through the dramatic elevation changes of Interlagos starts again.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">To add to the dramatics of the track, the weather conditions are quite unpredictable. Through the years, the changing conditions have made for exciting sessions like qualifying in 2022, which saw Magnussen take pole. Back at the Singapore GP, when Verstappen qualified in P11, he said Marina Bay isn’t a track where overtaking is possible. He did say Spa-Francorchamps is a circuit where he could win from the back of the grid. Well, Interlagos is like that, too! Lewis Hamilton demonstrated how fighting through the field in 2021 is possible.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">The best place to watch the race? The Grandstand at the banked Turn 15 is a lovely place to watch cars go through the twisty second sector and accelerate through the final corners. The Grandstand at Turn 1 overlooks the Senna S—the best overtaking spot on the track. This year, just like 2021 and 2022, is also a Sprint weekend. The new format changes mean twice the qualifying sessions and twice the racing action. So, wherever you decide to tune in from or experience the electric atmosphere live, the Brazilian GP will be one to watch!</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Where to watch?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">If you’re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you’re not one of the spectators and Intergalos and want to catch all the live action from the comfort of your home, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated. Sky Sports’ Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brazilian Grand Prix Tickets</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tickets for the Brazilian GP are available on <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3325-brazil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Official Formula 1 website</a> as well as on <a href="https://f1experiences.com/2023-brazilian-grand-prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the F1 Experiences website</a>. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality. </span>

Brazilian Grand Prix

Brazilian Grand Prix 2023 &#8211; Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits Interlagos. The home of the Brazilian Grand Prix. A circuit where dreams have been lived. A circuit where dreams have died. A circuit that’s seen so much history over the years that it’s become an indispensable part of the Formula 1 calendar. After officially joining the calendar in 1973, Interlagos—or the Autódromo José Carlos Pace—has played host to the Brazilian GP every year except in 1978 and from 1981 to 1989.  Formula One F1 &#8211; Brazilian Grand Prix &#8211; Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil &#8211; November 14, 2021 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen and Mercedes&#8217; Valtteri Bottas at the start of the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes Over the years, it’s been the scene of the culmination of epic title fights, making it a race that everyone anticipated even more than usual. Well, that was until the Abu Dhabi GP joined the calendar in 2009. Since then—bar the three seasons of 2011, 2012, and 2013—the Brazilian GP has been the season&#8217;s penultimate race. While everyone in the F1 community would love for it to return to its original calendar spot, this year will be even more different. Scheduled from November 3rd to 5th, it’s Round 21 on the calendar. Instead of being the usual penultimate race of the season, it’s now the third-last race of 2023. Before 2023, the Brazilian GP usually featured a week or two after the US and Mexican GP. To accommodate a newly added Las Vegas GP, F1’s trip to Interlagos, Sao Paulo, has been preponed. Be that as it may, the circuit, in all its glory, is set to deliver like it always does.  There have been some truly memorable moments in Interlagos over the years. Home hero Ayrton Senna’s first win on home soil in 1991 would be almost every Brazilian fan’s highlight. To make the feat even more remarkable, he did it while stuck in sixth gear for more than 10 laps. Oh, and who can forget the title deciders that have happened here? In 2007, Kimi Raikkonen entered the race third in the championship behind McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Out of all three contenders, Raikkonen was tipped to be the least likely to win. But against all odds, proving his Iceman-ness, he won the race and, with it, the championship. “Is that Glock? Is that Glock going slowly?” A Martin Brindle commentary that will go down in history as something that’ll haunt Felipe Massa (until he claims the 2008 title, if he does, following his lawsuit against the FIA). The then-Ferrari driver crossed the line in P1, and for half a minute or so, he and his team were ecstatic. Hamilton needed anything better than a P6 to seal the title. Had it not been for Timo Glock struggling through the damo condition in slick tires, the title would’ve been Massa’s. But it was Hamilton’s day as he overtook Glock to take P5 and, ultimately, his maiden championship. As thrilling as the title fights have been, so have the non-title fights. The 2021 Brazilian GP saw Hamilton make a comeback after receiving 25 places worth of penalties. He started the Sprint in P20 and finished fifth. He started the race in P10 and finished P1. It’s now the most special race of the honourary Brazilian’s career. A year later, his teammate George Russell got his first win at the circuit. Last time out, in the ever-changing weather conditions in Sao Paulo, Haas’ Kevin Magnussen secured a shock pole position, setting a time of 1:11.674. Neither the Sprint nor the race worked in the Dane’s favor, though. Even so, it was a monumental achievement in a Haas car. Interlagos always springs up a surprise, and F1 2023 is ready for the exciting action that awaits in Brazil! Most Winners Back in the day, the FIA required a new venue to host a demonstration race as a quality check. The 1972 Brazilian GP was Interlagos’ inaugural race (although it wasn’t counted as part of the championship). In its official introduction in 1973, Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi treated the crowd to a home victory. It then spent six glorious years on the calendar until 1981, when Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro, became the race&#8217;s home (as it did in 1978 as well). But F1 returned to Sao Paulo in 1990; since then, it hasn’t left the calendar. Frenchman Alain Prost is the most successful driver to race in the Brazilian GP. Having amassed a staggering six Brazilian GP wins, he should ideally be the F1 king of Brazil. But considering five of his wins came at Jacarepaguá and the fact that Interlagos is the real home of the race, someone else pips him to the title. The most successful driver in Interlagos is Michael Schumacher, who’s won at the circuit four times!  Wins Driver  Nationality Years Circuit(s)  6 Alain Prost France 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990 Jacarepaguá Interlagos (1990)  4 Michael Schumacher Germany 1994, 1995, 2000, 2002 Interlagos  3 Sebastian Vettel  Germany 2010, 2013, 2017 Interlagos  3 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain 2016, 2018, 2021 Interlagos  3* Carlos Reutemann Argentina 1977, 1978, 1981, *(1972 &#8211; Non-Championship race) Interlagos (1977) Jacarepaguá  2 Emerson Fittipaldi Brazil 1973, 1974 Interlagos  2 Nelson Piquet Brazil 1983, 1986 Jacarepaguá  2 Ayrton Senna Brazil 1991, 1993 Interlagos  2 Felipe Massa Brazil 2006, 2008 Interlagos  2 Mika Hakkinen Finland 1998, 1999 Interlagos  Past Constructors Winners Alain Prost won the Brazilian GP with three teams—Renault (1982), Ferrari (1990), and the rest with McLaren. Apart from his four wins for McLaren, the British team has seen Ayrton Senna (2), Emerson Fittipaldi (1), Mika Hakkinen (2), David Coulthard (1), Juan Pablo Montoya (1), and Jenson Button (1) win. With 12 victories at the Brazilian GP, McLaren is the most successful constructor in the South American nation. Adding to Prost’s singular win for Ferrari, Niki Lauda (1), Carlos Reuttemann (2), Nigel Mansell (1), Michael Schumacher (2), Felipe Massa (2), Kimi Raikkonen (1), and Sebastian Vettel (1) make Ferrari the second most successful in Brazil. Since 2012, though, Mercedes has won the most Brazilian GPs—6 out of 10.  Wins Driver  Year(s)  12 McLaren 1974, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012  11 Ferrari 1976, 1977, 1978, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017  6 Mercedes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022  Williams 1981, 1986, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004  5 Red Bull 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2019  Brazilian Grand Prix Circuit Details  What makes Autódromo José Carlos Pace one of the greatest circuits of all time? It’s one of the last remaining old-school tracks on the calendar. Made in the 1930s, Interlagos was constructed in undulating terrain on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. Situated between two reservoirs, that’s where the name comes from. As for its official name, José Carlos Pace was a Brazilian driver who won his only race at Interlagos. The circuit was named in his honor after tragically passing away in 1977 in a plane crash. Coming back to why every driver and fan alike loves the circuit. Over the years, the circuit has had to evolve for safety reasons. Even so, it hasn’t lost its charm and character that everyone fell in love with before the big renovations. Initially, the track was almost 8 kilometers long, but after the safety reforms, when F1 shifted to Jacarepaguá for nine seasons, it was shortened to 4.3km (2.6 miles). Since 1990, when F1 returned to Interlagos, it’s stayed the same. Before 1990, Interlagos was a clockwise track, a layout that drivers are more accustomed to. But after 1990, it became a counter-clockwise circuit, making the short circuit—where time to rest is almost nonexistent—even more challenging. As much as it is a challenge, it’s also a pleasure to drive. The pit straight has an upward incline that transitions into the iconic Senna S (Turns 1 and 2). The longest straight of the track (the Reta Oposta) is between Turns 3 and 4 (Descida do Lago). As a driver closes in to Turn 6, that’s where the trickiest part of the circuit starts. A series of slow-speed corners, Turns 6 and 7 lead into one the most difficult corners on the track—Turn 8 (Little Orange). The slow-speed section continues till the left-handed Turn 11, after which a short straight leads into a hard left. Turn 12 to 15 is usually done at full throttle, following which the trip through the dramatic elevation changes of Interlagos starts again. To add to the dramatics of the track, the weather conditions are quite unpredictable. Through the years, the changing conditions have made for exciting sessions like qualifying in 2022, which saw Magnussen take pole. Back at the Singapore GP, when Verstappen qualified in P11, he said Marina Bay isn’t a track where overtaking is possible. He did say Spa-Francorchamps is a circuit where he could win from the back of the grid. Well, Interlagos is like that, too! Lewis Hamilton demonstrated how fighting through the field in 2021 is possible. Formula One F1 &#8211; Brazilian Grand Prix &#8211; Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil &#8211; November 14, 2021 Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes The best place to watch the race? The Grandstand at the banked Turn 15 is a lovely place to watch cars go through the twisty second sector and accelerate through the final corners. The Grandstand at Turn 1 overlooks the Senna S—the best overtaking spot on the track. This year, just like 2021 and 2022, is also a Sprint weekend. The new format changes mean twice the qualifying sessions and twice the racing action. So, wherever you decide to tune in from or experience the electric atmosphere live, the Brazilian GP will be one to watch! Where to watch? In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.  If you’re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you’re not one of the spectators and Intergalos and want to catch all the live action from the comfort of your home, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated. Sky Sports’ Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS. In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.  Brazilian Grand Prix Tickets Tickets for the Brazilian GP are available on the Official Formula 1 website as well as on the F1 Experiences website. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality. 

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<p id="firstHeading" class="firstHeading" lang="en"><strong>Daniil Kvyat’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></p>
<p lang="en">Daniil Kvyat is a Russian Formula One driver, who has been employed by the racing team <a title="" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuderia_Ferrari">Scuderia Ferrari</a> as a development driver. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-144944 size-full" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/DaniilKvyatF1GrandPrixGreatBritainKMDMrL48iTVx-750x501-1.jpg" alt="Daniil Kvyat" width="750" height="501" /></p>
<p lang="en"><b>On-Track Achievements </b></p>
<p lang="en">Daniil Kvyat has been the runner up at the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, back in 2012. The Russian made his first appearance in Formula one with the racing team Toro Rosso in 2014. He then moved to Red Bull, where he had his success, finishing second in 2015 at the Hungarian GP. he got his second podium finish in 2016 at the Chinese Gp. After returning to Toro Rosso, he as hired by Scuderia Ferrari in the beginning of 2018.</p>
<p lang="en"><b>Daniil Kvyat's Endorsements</b></p>
<p lang="en">When Kvyat was demoted to Toro Rosso from Red Bull, Russian businessman, Sergey Belousov, founder of Acronis decided to follow him and back him.</p>

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Daniil Kvyat’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Daniil Kvyat is a Russian Formula One driver, who has been employed by the racing team Scuderia Ferrari as a development driver.  On-Track Achievements  Daniil Kvyat has been the runner up at the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, back in 2012. The Russian made his first appearance in Formula one with the racing team Toro Rosso in 2014. He then moved to Red Bull, where he had his success, finishing second in 2015 at the Hungarian GP. he got his second podium finish in 2016 at the Chinese Gp. After returning to Toro Rosso, he as hired by Scuderia Ferrari in the beginning of 2018. Daniil Kvyat&#8217;s Endorsements When Kvyat was demoted to Toro Rosso from Red Bull, Russian businessman, Sergey Belousov, founder of Acronis decided to follow him and back him.  Age 24  Marital Status Single  Spouse None  Residence Monaco  Nationality Russian  Endorsements Acronis

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<h3>Felipe Massa: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Felipe Massa, a Brazilian motorist contested in 15 seasons of F1. Further, from 2002 to 2017, he bagged 11 trophies and 41 podium finishes. In 2008 he also witnessed the rank of championship runner-up.

He made his debut in F1 with Sauber and further hopped to Ferrari as a test driver. He oscillated back to Sauber again in 2004 and 2005.

The to-and-fro oscillation did not end here. He again moved to Ferrari, where he competed for the team till 2013.

Following that, he jumped ship to the Williams F1 team. Finally, he retired from F1 in 2017.

After F1 he joined Formula E from which he retired by the end of the 2019-20 Championship. However, the news aired from the 2021 season he will race in Stock Car Brasil.

According to <a href="https://taddlr.com/celebrity/felipe-massa/">sources</a>, his net worth is $30 million. Further, has endorsements with Mercedes.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Stats and Championship</h3>
Massa began with the track life from the tender age of eight. He started with Go-Karting and competed in several national and regional races for seven years at a stretch.

With remarkable efficiency, he claimed the championship when he moved to Formula Chevrolet. Further, in Italian Formula Renault in 2000, he clinched the trophy along with one of the European Championship. Furthermore, in 2001, he bagged the Euro Formula 3000 championship too.

He was active in F1 from 2002 to 2007. However, in 2003 he did not race in F1. With car No. 19 he etched his name in three teams, the Sauber, Ferrari, and Williams.

In his career in F1, he competed in 272 races, grabbing 11 victories, 41 podiums, and, 16 poles. Further, with 1167 points he records 15 fastest laps.

After retiring from F1 in 2017, he entered the realm of FIA Formula E. He further, contested for a year in the grid from 2018 to 2019.

In his term of one year, he bagged 1 podium and no victories or pole positions. He competed in 24 races, recording the best finish as 15th.

However, his career in motorsports is yet not over. In the upcoming 2021 season he wishes to race in Stock Car Brasil.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Personal Life</h3>
The Brazilian was born on November 25, 1981. He was born to Luis Antonio and Ana Elena Massa in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Further, he has two siblings, Fernanda and Eduardo Massa. He is a Roman Catholic, and he follows it.

On November 30, 2007, he tied the knots with Anna Raffaela Bassi. Further, on November 30, 2009, they had their first son, Felipinho.

Massa follows football and supports Bazilian Football Team Sao Paulo FC. However, he also cheers for the Turkish Football Team Fenerbahce. The team coach was Zico whom Massa admired since his boyhood days.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Charity and Foundations</h3>
He is into philanthropy apart from racing too. He has disclosed little about his contributions to society. However, he has supported the <a href="https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2531378466902548&amp;id=1333391743367899&amp;sfnsn=wiwspwa">Champions for Charity</a> project.
<h3>How to Contact Felipe Massa?</h3>
The Brazilian racer is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on <a href="https://instagram.com/massafelipe19?igshid=1usx8lankd22w">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/massafelipe19?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Further, he also has his official <a href="http://felipemassa.com.br/?lang=en">website</a>.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="192">Anna Raffaela Bassi</td>
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Felipe Massa: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Felipe Massa, a Brazilian motorist contested in 15 seasons of F1. Further, from 2002 to 2017, he bagged 11 trophies and 41 podium finishes. In 2008 he also witnessed the rank of championship runner-up. He made his debut in F1 with Sauber and further hopped to Ferrari as a test driver. He oscillated back to Sauber again in 2004 and 2005. The to-and-fro oscillation did not end here. He again moved to Ferrari, where he competed for the team till 2013. Following that, he jumped ship to the Williams F1 team. Finally, he retired from F1 in 2017. After F1 he joined Formula E from which he retired by the end of the 2019-20 Championship. However, the news aired from the 2021 season he will race in Stock Car Brasil. According to sources, his net worth is $30 million. Further, has endorsements with Mercedes. Felipe Massa: Stats and Championship Massa began with the track life from the tender age of eight. He started with Go-Karting and competed in several national and regional races for seven years at a stretch. With remarkable efficiency, he claimed the championship when he moved to Formula Chevrolet. Further, in Italian Formula Renault in 2000, he clinched the trophy along with one of the European Championship. Furthermore, in 2001, he bagged the Euro Formula 3000 championship too. He was active in F1 from 2002 to 2007. However, in 2003 he did not race in F1. With car No. 19 he etched his name in three teams, the Sauber, Ferrari, and Williams. In his career in F1, he competed in 272 races, grabbing 11 victories, 41 podiums, and, 16 poles. Further, with 1167 points he records 15 fastest laps. After retiring from F1 in 2017, he entered the realm of FIA Formula E. He further, contested for a year in the grid from 2018 to 2019. In his term of one year, he bagged 1 podium and no victories or pole positions. He competed in 24 races, recording the best finish as 15th. However, his career in motorsports is yet not over. In the upcoming 2021 season he wishes to race in Stock Car Brasil. Felipe Massa: Personal Life The Brazilian was born on November 25, 1981. He was born to Luis Antonio and Ana Elena Massa in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Further, he has two siblings, Fernanda and Eduardo Massa. He is a Roman Catholic, and he follows it. On November 30, 2007, he tied the knots with Anna Raffaela Bassi. Further, on November 30, 2009, they had their first son, Felipinho. Massa follows football and supports Bazilian Football Team Sao Paulo FC. However, he also cheers for the Turkish Football Team Fenerbahce. The team coach was Zico whom Massa admired since his boyhood days. Felipe Massa: Charity and Foundations He is into philanthropy apart from racing too. He has disclosed little about his contributions to society. However, he has supported the Champions for Charity project. How to Contact Felipe Massa? The Brazilian racer is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on Instagram and Twitter. Further, he also has his official website. Felipe Massa: Quick Facts  AGE 39  DATE OF BIRTH April 25, 1981  NATIONALITY Brazilian  ETHNICITY White  HEIGHT 5’5’’  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE Anna Raffaela Bassi  CHILDREN 1- Felipinho Bassi Massa

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[caption id="attachment_333450" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-333450" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200805162833/rk-2.jpg" alt="Robert Kubica" width="1920" height="1080" /> BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Robert Kubica of Poland and Alfa Romeo Racing is pictured at the roll out of the Alfa Romeo Racing C39 Ferrari during day one of Formula 1 Winter Testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 19, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Robert Kubica 2021: </strong><strong>Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement</strong></h2>
Robert Kubica made his return to Formula One in 2019. His first taste of an F1 car was when he signed with Renault as a test driver.

Sadly, his comeback only lasted a single year following a frustrating time with the Williams Formula 1 team. The Polish driver currently features on the Alfa Romeo roster as a reserve driver.
<h2>Robert Kubica: Stats and Achievements</h2>
A year later, he moved to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/sauber/">Sauber</a> in the capacity of a test driver, yet again. 2007 was his first full-time season, and he proved to be a decent driver.

However, he suffered a horrific crash at the Canadian Grand Prix that effectively shelved him for the United States Grand Prix.

Incidentally, it also introduced the Formula One world to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/">Sebastian Vettel</a>. H. His return to France saw a new and improved man. He stayed with Sauber until 2009, subsequently he moved to Renault for a year.

Sadly, a rally accident in early 2011 put a damper on his Formula 1 hopes and dreams for a painfully long time. But life gave him a second chance with a seat at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/williams/">Williams</a> in 2019.

He is currently the reserve and test driver for the Alfa Romeo F1 team.

[caption id="attachment_476736" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-476736" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-11T132819Z_1570773998_RC21LK9FYJGE_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="F1 cockpits, Alfa Romeo flashing rear red lights at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" width="1920" height="1119" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 11, 2020 Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi and Robert Kubica during practice Giuseppe Cacace/Pool via REUTERS[/caption]

After his accident, he won the 2013 World Rally Championship-2. With regard to his F1 results, his maiden podium came in his third race for the BMW team.

He has one career win to his name, at the 2008 Canadian GP, barely a year after his horror crash at the same track. Kubica has also amassed 11 podiums in five years.

Mere days after completing his preseason test with Renault, Kubica was involved in a horrifying rally accident in 2011. The Pole was competing in the Ronde di Andorra rally in Italy when a tricky right-hander effectively ended his hopes of a competitive future in F1.
<h2>Robert Kubica: Canada and Rally crash</h2>
Whilst negotiating a fast turn at high speed, Robert lost control of his car and slammed into the barrier. The impact and timing of the crash resulted in a barrier impaling the car and Kubica's right arm in the process.

Kubica sustained multiple fractures to his shoulder, arms, and legs. However, the biggest injury was to his right hand, which was partially amputated.

But this wasn't Kubica's first near brush with death. At the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, Kubica suffered a massive crash after tangling with Jarno Trulli towards the hairpin at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit. Thankfully, he wasn't seriously injured.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-135844 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Robert-Kubica-905395.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="350" />
<h2>Robert Kubica: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
Driving for Williams in the 2019 season, Kubica <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2019/03/12/2019-f1-driver-salaries-dont-believe-clickbait/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">made</a> approximately $1 million. According to some reports, his net worth is <a href="https://trendcelebsnow.com/robert-kubica-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">believed</a> to be around $5 million.

Prior to his Formula One debut, he won the 2005 Formula Renault 3.5 series. In his F1 tenure, he had a career-high ranking of 4th in 2008.
<h2><strong>Robert Kubica's Endorsements</strong></h2>
Kubica's main sponsor is an oil company, <a href="https://www.orlen.pl/EN/PressOffice/Pages/PKN-ORLEN-to-continue-supporting-Robert-Kubica-and-remains-in-Formula-1-next-season.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PKN Orlen</a>. The Polish company allocated $10 million to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/motor-f1-williams/corrected-motor-racing-polish-oil-company-pkn-orlen-to-sponsor-williams-idUSL8N1Y42M9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sponsor</a> Kubica's bid to return to F1.
<h2>How to contact Robert Kubica</h2>
Fans can reach out to Robert Kubica through his various social media handles. The Pole is on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertkubica_real/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/r_kubica" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KubicaOfficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.
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<td width="319">1.84m</td>
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BARCELONA, SPAIN &#8211; FEBRUARY 19: Robert Kubica of Poland and Alfa Romeo Racing is pictured at the roll out of the Alfa Romeo Racing C39 Ferrari during day one of Formula 1 Winter Testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 19, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images) Robert Kubica 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement Robert Kubica made his return to Formula One in 2019. His first taste of an F1 car was when he signed with Renault as a test driver. Sadly, his comeback only lasted a single year following a frustrating time with the Williams Formula 1 team. The Polish driver currently features on the Alfa Romeo roster as a reserve driver. Robert Kubica: Stats and Achievements A year later, he moved to Sauber in the capacity of a test driver, yet again. 2007 was his first full-time season, and he proved to be a decent driver. However, he suffered a horrific crash at the Canadian Grand Prix that effectively shelved him for the United States Grand Prix. Incidentally, it also introduced the Formula One world to Sebastian Vettel. H. His return to France saw a new and improved man. He stayed with Sauber until 2009, subsequently he moved to Renault for a year. Sadly, a rally accident in early 2011 put a damper on his Formula 1 hopes and dreams for a painfully long time. But life gave him a second chance with a seat at Williams in 2019. He is currently the reserve and test driver for the Alfa Romeo F1 team. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; December 11, 2020 Alfa Romeo&#8217;s Antonio Giovinazzi and Robert Kubica during practice Giuseppe Cacace/Pool via REUTERS After his accident, he won the 2013 World Rally Championship-2. With regard to his F1 results, his maiden podium came in his third race for the BMW team. He has one career win to his name, at the 2008 Canadian GP, barely a year after his horror crash at the same track. Kubica has also amassed 11 podiums in five years. Mere days after completing his preseason test with Renault, Kubica was involved in a horrifying rally accident in 2011. The Pole was competing in the Ronde di Andorra rally in Italy when a tricky right-hander effectively ended his hopes of a competitive future in F1. Robert Kubica: Canada and Rally crash Whilst negotiating a fast turn at high speed, Robert lost control of his car and slammed into the barrier. The impact and timing of the crash resulted in a barrier impaling the car and Kubica&#8217;s right arm in the process. Kubica sustained multiple fractures to his shoulder, arms, and legs. However, the biggest injury was to his right hand, which was partially amputated. But this wasn&#8217;t Kubica&#8217;s first near brush with death. At the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, Kubica suffered a massive crash after tangling with Jarno Trulli towards the hairpin at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit. Thankfully, he wasn&#8217;t seriously injured. Robert Kubica: 2021 Net Worth Driving for Williams in the 2019 season, Kubica made approximately $1 million. According to some reports, his net worth is believed to be around $5 million. Prior to his Formula One debut, he won the 2005 Formula Renault 3.5 series. In his F1 tenure, he had a career-high ranking of 4th in 2008. Robert Kubica&#8217;s Endorsements Kubica&#8217;s main sponsor is an oil company, PKN Orlen. The Polish company allocated $10 million to sponsor Kubica&#8217;s bid to return to F1. How to contact Robert Kubica Fans can reach out to Robert Kubica through his various social media handles. The Pole is on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 36  Marital Status Single  Spouse None  Residence Krakow  Nationality Polish  Endorsements PKN Orlen  Height 1.84m  Kids 0  Ethnicity White  Championships 0

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