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Go Brazil nuts: Five facts about the Brazilian Grand Prix
The Brazilian Grand Prix has been a permanent fixture on the Formula One calendar since 1973, and the current venue of Interlagos (an early name for the track that is still in use by many today) was the host for the first five races and then for every race from 1990 onwards. But in 1978 and throughout the eighties, the Jacarepaqua circuit in Rio de Janeiro was the favoured location, when authorities felt the slums of Sao Paulo did not mix well with the glamour of F1, and safety concerns surrounding the bumpy track saw it removed from the calendar. A $15 million make over and transformation however, saw Interlagos win back its F1 status in 1990, and there the event has stayed to this day....
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