For decades, Interlagos has been one of Formula 1’s most iconic venues. It’s renowned for its unpredictable weather, passionate fans and championship-defining moments. From its debut in 1973 to the present day, the Brazilian Grand Prix has consistently delivered drama. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that many fans want to see it return as the season finale, believing no other circuit captures the chaos and excitement of a championship showdown quite like São Paulo.
Fans Want to Bring Back Interlagos as Formula 1’s Season Finale After Another Thrilling Brazilian GP
Interlagos holds a remarkable record as a championship battleground. Between 2005 and 2009, the circuit hosted the world championship for five consecutive years. In 2005, Fernando Alonso claimed his maiden title at just 24 years old, becoming the youngest world champion in F1 history at the time.
Alonso returned to Interlagos in 2006 and secured his second championship by finishing second in the season finale, making him the sport’s youngest double champion. The track continued its championship-deciding trend with Kimi Räikkönen winning the title in 2007, Lewis Hamilton claiming his first championship in a breathtaking final-lap overtake in 2008 and Jenson Button securing the 2009 drivers’ championship after finishing fifth at Interlagos.
Sebastian Vettel added another chapter to the circuit’s championship history in 2012 when he recovered from the back of the field after a first-lap collision to secure his third successive world title by finishing sixth, holding off Alonso. The 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix marked the last time Interlagos hosted the season finale, with the race moving to Abu Dhabi starting in 2014.
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What makes Interlagos exceptional extends beyond just championship moments. The circuit’s compressed layout, combined with São Paulo’s notoriously unpredictable weather patterns, creates an environment where fortunes shift rapidly. The tight, undulating design punishes mistakes harshly while rewarding precision and bravery, often producing unexpected results even when championships are mathematically decided.
Following the 2025 Brazilian GP on Nov. 9, many fans took to social media to start a movement to make Interlagos the season finale. One fan wrote, “We need to make Interlagos the season finale again. All the intrigue, suspense, drama this race brings is unmatched. Now imagine if this was still the finale,” talking about why the circuit is so special.
We need to make Interlagos the season finale again.
All the intrigue, suspense, drama this race brings is unmatched. Now imagine if this was still the finale.
— Daniel Valente 🏎️ (@F1GuyDan) November 9, 2025
Another fan supported this opinion by writing, “Absolutely. Even when the championship is decided before here, it’s always a great way to end the season on a high note.”
Absolutely. Even when the championship is decided before here, it’s always a great way to end the season on a high note.
— ValiantEdge_RX (@ValiantEdge_RX) November 9, 2025
Referring to the incidents from the race, one fan showed their support on X. They wrote, “The excitement Interlagos brings is truly unmatched. Haven’t been this excited for a race in a while.”
The excitement Interlagos brings is truly unmatched. Haven’t been this excited for a race in a while.
— Brian Bourgeon (@BrianBourgeon) November 9, 2025
One pointed out the financial aspects of the championship, which is preferred over the excitement. “You are absolutely right. Sadly, it all comes to money,” they wrote.
You are absolutely right. Sadly, it all comes to money.
— Fasolt and Fafner are dead (@E19282710) November 10, 2025
Despite massive support for making Interlagos the last venue for the year, few fans explained why keeping this race in the last 4 improves its significance. They explained that the diver rarely wins the championship in the final race and wrote, “most of the time a race or 2 before the finale they win the championship, then the finale becomes a mere formality, so I think this slots the best for brazil.”
But the problem is championship winner rarely win the title in the last race, most of the time a race or 2 before the finale they win the championship, then the finale becomes a mere formality, so I think this slots the best for brazil
— Aazir Ahamed (@AazirAhamed25) November 10, 2025
The combination of technical challenge and weather unpredictability has made every race at Interlagos feel consequential, whether it determines a championship or not. The track’s history demonstrates that it consistently delivers the drama and excitement that define memorable F1 seasons.