Strategy
Can you overtake at Interlagos?
Answer
Yes, one of the best. Interlagos is a short, old-school circuit with big elevation changes and a strong slipstream. The main chances are into the Senna S at Turn 1 after the climb to the line, and into Turn 4 at the bottom of the hill after the back-straight DRS zone. The short lap and constant elevation change make for close, action-packed racing.
The short answer
Yes. Interlagos is one of the great racing circuits: a short, hilly lap with a long uphill run to the line that produces a powerful slipstream.[1] The Senna S at Turn 1 and the plunge into Turn 4 are both prime overtaking spots, and the short lap keeps the field bunched, so passing is frequent and racing is close.[2]
Where to overtake at Interlagos
- Turn 1, the Senna S. After the uphill run to the line, the main DRS zone feeds the heaviest braking of the lap, the prime overtaking spot.[1]
- Turn 4 (Descida do Lago). At the bottom of the hill after the back-straight DRS zone, the second-best place to attack.
- The climb to the line. The long uphill drag lets a chasing car tow right up before Turn 1.
Why Interlagos delivers
Related reading
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Sources
- [1]Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos (Wikipedia) (wikipedia-en). Accessed 2026-08-27.
- [2]Sao Paulo Grand Prix (Wikipedia) (wikipedia-en). Accessed 2026-08-27.
Published 27 Aug 2026