Interlagos was the home of the Brazilian Grand Prix in the 70's - then an awesome test with fast banked left-hander and a length of 6.92km (4.3 miles). But after losing the event for a decade to Rio the circuit was reshaped.

Now it has been modernised and shortened to 4.309 km, although is still a demanding test for both car and driver as it runs anti-clockwise.

Updates of the facilities for teams, media and medics have ensured its place on the calendar.

From the 2009 season onwards, though, that place was moved back a slot as Brazil became the penultimate race of the season and not the finale as it has been in previous years.