F1 retains Brazilian GP until 2035 with fresh Sao Paulo deal
by Filip Cleeren · AutosportFormula 1 chiefs, the city of Sao Paulo and Interlagos promoters have agreed to a new deal keeping Brazil on the calendar until 2035
The Brazilian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035 after stakeholders agreed a five-year contract extension.
Officially dubbed the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to reflect the financial contribution of the city council, the Brazil race last signed a contract extension on the eve of the 2023 event, a five-year deal that took the race to 2030.
But amid a desire for F1 management to lock up its races in key market for the long term, Brazil is the next race in line to get that treatment as it vows to continue upgrading its ageing infrastructure. The long-term arrangement gives the authorities the stability to write off those investments.
"Brazil is an important part of Formula 1’s history and our future, and I am delighted that this five-year extension will see us continue racing in Sao Paulo until 2035," said F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali. "The passion of our Brazilian fans is extraordinary, and every time we return to Interlagos we feel their energy in the grandstands and in the city of Sao Paulo.
"This agreement underlines our long-term commitment to Brazil. Together, we will build on this success and make the experience even better for our fans in the years ahead."
Sao Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes hailed the economic return of the event on the local economy, which is why it made sense for the authorities to keep supporting the race.
"It boosts the economy, creates jobs, strengthens tourism and raises our city’s international profile," he said.
Organisers claimed last year's running of the event, which attracted 303,000 fans, delivered an economic impact of R$2.3 billion for Sao Paulo.
Event CEO Alan Adler said: "The extension of the contract of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix until 2035 is a source of immense pride, and represents recognition of work built on dedication, investment and a long-term vision.
"I would like to thank Stefano Domenicali and Formula 1 for their trust and partnership, as well as Mayor Ricardo Nunes and Sao Paulo City Council for their extraordinary support and ongoing investment in the modernisation of Interlagos. This partnership has been fundamental to the growth and success of the event.”
The championship returned to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in 1990, switching from Rio de Janeiro.
Like many others, the race has been boosted by F1's global surge in popularity. For the first time in a decade, the 2026 edition boasts two Brazilian drivers with Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto and Haas debutant Rafael Camara.
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