2019 Brazilian GP Preview – Mclaren

2019 Brazilian Grand Prix — preview

Round: 20/21

Race laps: 71

Circuit length: 4.309km/2.677 miles

Total race distance: 305.909km/190.092 miles

Distance to Turn One: 190m/0.118 miles

Number of corners: 15 (five right, 10 left)

Session start times: 

• FP1 – 11:00 local, 14:00 MTC, 15:00 CEST
• FP2 – 15:00 local, 18:00 MTC, 19:00 CEST
• FP3 – 12:00 local, 15:00 MTC, 16:00 CEST
• Qualifying – 15:00 local, 18:00 MTC, 19:00 CEST
• Race – 14:10 local, 17:10 MTC, 18:10 CEST

 Allocated tyre compounds: 

• Hard: C1
• Medium: C2
• Soft: C3

How has the event evolved?

The circuit was built 80 years ago on marshland unsuitable for housing. At first it was incredibly fast, with long, banked corners dominating the layout. The track was then shortened and made safer ahead of the race in 1990, since when it has been a regular feature on the Formula 1 calendar.

There are a couple of unique aspects to the track. At 800m above sea level, it’s the second highest track on the F1 calendar, making it demanding for power units and brakes, and many of the corners are cambered, which makes it easy for drivers to make mistakes.

Carlos Sainz #55

“We head to Brazil seeking to extract the maximum from our car and score more points on the board. The season is not over yet, with two more races to go, and there are still many points to fight for. Confirming our fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship is the target and I’ll push hard until the end for that sixth place in the Drivers’ Championship, despite the difficulty of the task!”

Lando Norris #4

“There’s still work to be done and we’ll be pushing hard in every session to see how close we can get to the top teams. They’re still a long way off and our nearest rivals are very close but I’m looking forward to some good racing.”

Andreas Seidl
Team Principal

“We gathered a lot of information in Mexico and the US, which has been important in our preparation for Brazil. Interlagos is another high-altitude track, and although it’s not as extreme as Mexico City, we still must ensure we’re doing all we can to adjust the car to these conditions and the complex track layout.”