--- title: "Brazil F1 GP’s Contract Extension Is a Win for Old-School Race Tracks" date: "2023-11-03" modified: "2023-11-03" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/brazil-f1-gps-contract-extension-is-a-win-for-old-school-race-tracks" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Brazil F1 GP’s Contract Extension Is a Win for Old-School Race Tracks ![]() *\Getty \* I don't know about you, but every time I hear about [Formula 1]() adding another race to its calendar, the first thing I think about is what the ol' track will look like. Let's face it, the latest additions in Miami and Vegas aren't exactly world-class circuits—*some will say they're not even circuits at all.* Well, good news today, because F1 has agreed to a new five-year contract to continue hosting the Formula 1 Brazilan Grand Prix at [Interlagos](). According to *[F1.com]()*, the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace has featured on the F1 calendar for [over 50 years]() and will continue to do so until 2030. This is great news for diehard F1 fans, as Interlagos has produced some of the best races I can remember. One of those incredible races is being [fought in the courts right now](); Interlagos 2008, when the Lewis Hamilton vs. Felipe Massa championship fight went down to the wire. (Technically, Massa is fighting the results of the Singapore round which ultimately affected the points standings going into Brazil.) ![]() ![]() **Getty** Regardless of the drama taking place in courtrooms, everyone should be happy about Interlagos staying on for another five years. Almost every year we hear about how [Spa may drop off]() the calendar, Monza and F1 can't agree on contract terms, and how Australia and Canada are unsure about their events' viability. We've already seen countless great tracks like Hockenheimring, Magny-Cours, Sepang, and others get the axe in favor of [Azerbaijan](), Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Keeping Interlagos as the home of the Brazilian Grand Prix guarantees that the new wave of [Netflix-influenced]() F1 viewers will be exposed to historical footage of Ayrton Senna's historic wins every year when the race comes on TV. More importantly, its ever-fluctuating weather and complicated layout never fails to produce thrilling competition. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()