The governor of Sao Paulo has revealed that a new five-year deal has been reached in order for Formula 1 to remain at Interlagos. Brazil’s Formula 1 future had been uncertain amid attempts to move the event from Sao Paulo to a yet-to-be-constructed facility on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. The proposed Rio Motorsports complex, set to be built in Deodoro, had received the support of the country’s President but had faced criticism due to environmental concerns. Interlagos, which has been the permanent home of Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix since 1990, was included on next year’s provisional calendar subject to a new agreement. In a press conference held on Thursday Sao Paulo’s...
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