Kimi Antonelli heads to Brazil as Formula One's newly crowned world champion, with Mercedes having a chance to secure the Constructors' Championship at Interlagos.
The 20-year-old clinched his maiden title at the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the youngest Drivers' Champion in the sport's history.
With four races remaining, attention now turns to the Constructors' title and the fight for second place in the Drivers' standings.
Mercedes can seal the title
From the start of the season, Mercedes have been the team to beat under the new regulations. George Russell and Antonelli have delivered the results to give the team a 126-point lead over Ferrari.
Ferrari sit on 504 points, but battles between teammates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have marked their season. The latest tussle came last time out in Mexico.
Mercedes need to outscore Ferrari by three points to secure the Constructors' Championship.
The Four-Way battle for second
Max Verstappen moved into second with his victory in Mexico. The Dutchman has 261 points, two more than Hamilton, while Russell is on 250. Leclerc is a further five points back on 245. Verstappen's win continued his strong run of form. He has won three of the last five races.
Hamilton, a three-time winner at Interlagos, returns to a circuit where he produced one of his most memorable performances in 2021. After starting the Sprint from last place and finishing fifth, he started Sunday's Grand Prix 10th to win.
Russell will be looking to bounce back after seeing his teammate secure the title. His season has not quite gone to plan, despite winning the season opener in Australia. With the championship now decided, a little less pressure could help him finish the season strongly.
Bortoleto’s Home Race
Plenty of eyes will be on Rafael Camara, who will make his F1 debut with Haas at his home event, replacing Esteban Ocon.
Gabriel Bortoleto also returns home for his second São Paulo Grand Prix this weekend.
He will be hoping for a better weekend after a difficult debut at Interlagos last year. Bortoleto crashed in the Sprint and later retired from the Grand Prix following a first-lap contact with Lance Stroll.
A close look at Interlagos
Interlagos is known for its elevation changes, unpredictable weather and overtaking opportunities, particularly at Turns 1 and 4. The circuit runs anti-clockwise with a track length of 4.309km. It is often one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar.
There are two Straight Mode zones: one from the exit of Turn 14 to Turn 1 and another between Turns 3 and 4.
The first F1 race at Interlagos was held in 1973 and won by Emerson Fittipaldi. Valtteri Bottas holds the fastest lap with a time of 1:10.540, set in 2018.
Interlagos has seen some memorable championship battles. Hamilton clinched his first world title here in 2008, passing Timo Glock on the final lap. Sebastian Vettel won his third consecutive Drivers' Championship in 2012, despite spinning on the opening lap.
