F1 has locked in Interlagos through 2035 with a five-year extension, securing one of the sport's most storied venues. The Brazilian GP draws 300,000-plus fans and delivered R$2.3 billion in economic impact for São Paulo in 2025, up nearly 10% year-over-year. The track's elevation changes and passionate crowd consistently produce wheel-to-wheel racing — Verstappen's charge from P17 to victory in 2024 is the latest proof. Brazil's F1 fanbase has swelled to 75.8 million, with 44% female and 41% under 35, younger and more diverse than most markets. Mayor Ricardo Nunes committed to continued infrastructure investment as part of the deal. With Brazil producing 33 F1 drivers historically and Interlagos proving it can still pack grandstands and move the needle economically, one of the calendar's oldest races isn't just surviving on nostalgia — it's thriving on hard numbers.
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