The race is held at the Autodromo Jose Carlow Pace (pictured) in the megalopolis of Sao Paulo. But it's more commonly known as Interlagos. It was renamed in 1985 after the Brazilian Formula 1 driver who died in a plane crash in 1977. The city is located on a plateau in the Brazilian Highlands with an average altitude of 800m above sea level.
The track is a 4.309km roller coaster ride of a track set in a natural amphitheater and features a twisty back section with off camber corners, radial turns and tightening belts, all of which feature several large bumps. The final section is an uphill straight which requires good acceleration.
Renault engines have won a quarter of the 28 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos with Rene Arnoux taking the first win in 1980. Nigel Mansell won in 1992, with Schumacher, Hill and Villeneuve taking victory from 1995-1997. Red Bull Racing Renault has won the past two races there with Webber victorious in 2009 and Vettel taking the spoils in 2010.
