Sao Paulo Grand Prix Past Winners
The history of racing at Interlagos is a betting resource, not just nostalgia. The circuit has hosted Grands Prix since 1973, crowned champions, and produced some of Formula 1's most dramatic finishes. Knowing who wins here, and from where, tells you how much this lap actually rewards pole versus race pace and recovery.
The roll of honour and the great races
Alain Prost holds the record for most wins at Interlagos with six. The venue is woven into Brazilian motorsport history as Ayrton Senna's home race, where his emotional 1991 victory, nursing a car stuck in sixth gear, remains one of the sport's iconic moments. The track has repeatedly been a championship stage: the 2008 title was settled on the final lap of the race here, and earlier deciders were sealed at Interlagos too. The outright lap record stands at 1:10.540, set by Valtteri Bottas during the 2018 race, a reflection of just how short and fast this lap is.
What the trends mean for your bets
The historical pattern is clear: pole is no guarantee, and Interlagos rewards drivers and cars that can overtake and survive chaos. Winners have come from off the front row more often than at most circuits, which supports value bets on fast cars qualifying out of position and each-way plays in uncertain weather. Treat past results as a guide to how the race behaves, not a prediction of who wins, and always defer the names and current form to the live sportsbook. Carry these trends into the Sao Paulo Grand Prix race winner and Sao Paulo Grand Prix predictions guides, revisit the circuit guide, and return to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix guides or the wider Formula 1 betting section.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the most wins at the Brazilian and Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
Alain Prost holds the record at Interlagos with six victories. The circuit has hosted Formula 1 since 1973 and has a long roll of honour featuring many of the sport's greatest drivers.
What is the lap record at Interlagos?
The race lap record is 1:10.540, set by Valtteri Bottas in 2018. The short lap means times are quick and the gaps between cars in qualifying are tiny, which is part of why grid order can be so volatile.