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Staying in a motorhome for an F1 weekend – is it worth it?
August 12, 2025
The most atmospheric race of the Formula 1 Calendar is the São Paulo Grand Prix. But the action is not confined to the track; when there is no racing at Interlagos, the host city and the areas around it offer fans a multitude of opportunities to chill, explore, and get down with the Brazilian vibe. And if you're a fan of the Brics nation, you and the locals probably have a lot in common. Here's a quick guide to making the most of your time far from the circuit.
Should you find yourself at the track but desire something more than just the on-track action, Interlagos provides multiple avenues to experience Formula 1. Fans can visit the designated fan zones near sectors N, H, R, G, and the Porto Grandstand, which are easily accessible to ticketholders. These enclave-like general admission areas are a canvas for the kind of interactive displays that keep attendees in the F1 frame of mind when they’re not holed up in their seats.
Away from the grandstands, São Paulo is a city with layers of history, art, and green spaces that are worth experiencing.
For a change of pace, Villa-Lobos State Park offers bike paths, open lawns, and a music-themed amphitheater. It’s a good option for an early morning walk or a laid-back afternoon before heading back to the track.
A destination in and of itself, São Paulo offers plenty of culinary delights. The city boasts countless churrascarias serving what is perhaps Brazil's most famous dish: the barbecue known as "churrasco." For meat lovers, this firsthand experience of how to properly prepare and serve beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and even fish—cooked to succulent, smoky perfection—will be well worth venturing past the local pit stops to check out one of the many wood-fired grill houses.
If you have an extra day before or after the race, Rio de Janeiro is around an hour’s flight from São Paulo. Highlights include Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado, walks along Copacabana Beach, and the city’s vibrant street life. Even a short visit can give you a taste of Brazil’s other iconic city.
For motorsport fans, visiting Ayrton Senna’s final resting place is a meaningful experience. It’s located about 15 kilometres north of Interlagos and is often included by fans looking to pay tribute to one of Brazil’s greatest sporting heroes.
Even when you’re not observing vehicles on the circular track, São Paulo carries its own vibrant energy during race week. Fans here are every bit as passionate as the spectators you’d find at a football stadium. They chant. They wave flags. They spill into the streets and celebrate. Everyone in the city seems to be a part of—or at least a spectator of—some sort of jubilant automotive arts and crafts exhibit. São Paulo puts on a good show during Grand Prix week.
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