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<h2 style="text-align: center">Brazilian Grand Prix 2023 - Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits</h2>
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. 

[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]

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.

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!
<h2 style="text-align: center">Most Winners</h2>
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.

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!
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Wins</td>
<td>Driver </td>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Years</td>
<td>Circuit(s)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Alain Prost</td>
<td>France</td>
<td>1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990</td>
<td>Jacarepaguá

Interlagos (1990)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Michael Schumacher</td>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>1994, 1995, 2000, 2002</td>
<td>Interlagos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Sebastian Vettel </td>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>2010, 2013, 2017</td>
<td>Interlagos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Lewis Hamilton</td>
<td>Great Britain</td>
<td>2016, 2018, 2021</td>
<td>Interlagos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3*</td>
<td>Carlos Reutemann</td>
<td>Argentina</td>
<td>1977, 1978, 1981, *(1972 - Non-Championship race)</td>
<td>Interlagos (1977)

Jacarepaguá</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Emerson Fittipaldi</td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>1973, 1974</td>
<td>Interlagos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Nelson Piquet</td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>1983, 1986</td>
<td>Jacarepaguá</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Ayrton Senna</td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>1991, 1993</td>
<td>Interlagos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Felipe Massa</td>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>2006, 2008</td>
<td>Interlagos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Mika Hakkinen</td>
<td>Finland</td>
<td>1998, 1999</td>
<td>Interlagos</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Past Constructors Winners</h2>
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.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Wins</td>
<td>Driver </td>
<td>Year(s)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>McLaren</td>
<td>1974, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Ferrari</td>
<td>1976, 1977, 1978, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2">6</td>
<td>Mercedes</td>
<td>2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Williams</td>
<td>1981, 1986, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Red Bull</td>
<td>2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2019</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Brazilian Grand Prix Circuit Details </h2>
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.

[caption id="attachment_829383" align="aligncenter" width="1598"]<img class="wp-image-829383 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-14T191147Z_148206678_UP1EHBE1HBMWG_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BRAZIL.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Brazilian GP" width="1598" height="1084" /> Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil - November 14, 2021 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes[/caption]

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!
<h2 style="text-align: center">Where to watch?</h2>
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. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Brazilian Grand Prix Tickets</h2>
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.

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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History

The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-99263" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/F1-logo-f.png" alt="Formula One" width="2048" height="1536" />

For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

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The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="246">20</td>
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<td width="264">Most Number of Driver's titles</td>
<td width="246">7</td>
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<td width="264">Most Number of Constructors Titles</td>
<td width="246">16</td>
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<td width="264">Most Wins</td>
<td width="246">91</td>
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<td width="246">96</td>
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Formula One

History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

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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>Robert Kubica 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement</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>Robert Kubica's Endorsements</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">Age</td>
<td width="319">36</td>
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<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Single</td>
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<td width="319">Spouse</td>
<td width="319">None</td>
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<td width="319">Residence</td>
<td width="319">Krakow</td>
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<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">Polish</td>
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<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">PKN Orlen</td>
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<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">1.84m</td>
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<td width="319">Kids</td>
<td width="319">0</td>
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<td width="319">Ethnicity</td>
<td width="319">White</td>
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<td width="319">Championships</td>
<td width="319">0</td>
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Robert Kubica

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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