Alpine returns to Interlagos for the São Paulo Grand Prix
The Brazilian circuit holds a special place in Alpine's racing calendar. As the team prepares for the 2026 season, Paul Aron guides viewers through a lap of this iconic venue.
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Interlagos commands respect. The São Paulo circuit, with its undulating terrain and demanding corners, has long tested Formula 1’s finest drivers and teams. Alpine returns to this storied venue for the 2026 season, carrying with it the weight of memories accumulated across decades of competition in Brazil.
The track’s distinctive character emerges from its topography. Rising sharply from the surrounding parkland, the circuit demands precision through its most celebrated sections. The approach into the Senna S, named for the legendary local hero, requires a particular understanding of line and throttle control that separates competent drivers from truly gifted ones. Alpine’s engineers have prepared their machinery with this circuit’s temperamental nature in mind, where setup choices made in practice can shift fortunes dramatically come race day.
Paul Aron’s lap preview offers an insider’s perspective on the technical challenges that define Interlagos. His read of the circuit, corner by corner, reveals the thinking behind braking points, apex placement and acceleration zones that will define performance when the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix commences. For those who follow Alpine’s campaign, understanding these nuances transforms viewing from simple spectacle into genuine technical appreciation.
The Eni partnership continues to support Alpine’s push through the season, with their presence visible trackside among the paddock infrastructure. Interlagos, with its demanding layout and passionate Brazilian crowd, represents precisely the kind of challenge where teams with precision engineering and strategic acuity distinguish themselves from the field.
Imagery courtesy of Alpine F1 Team (@alpinef1team).