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Hotels and accommodation guide for the Brazilian Grand Prix
August 19, 2025
When the checkered flag falls at a Formula 1 Grand Prix, the excitement doesn’t immediately stop. From podium ceremonies to fan experiences, there’s still plenty that happens in the minutes and hours after the race. For the drivers, teams, and trackside fans, the action continues in the aftermath of the evening's—and early morning's, in this case—finale. So here's a rundown of what takes place once the checkered flag has been waved and the cars, for the moment, have fallen silent.
The top three finishers of the race rush straight to the podium, to perform one of the most recognizable scenes at any Grand Prix. Trophies are offered, anthems are sung, and in some nations, sparkling wine (as opposed to actual champagne) is sprayed. For fans at the circuit, this is as close to the drivers as they'll get all weekend.
After the flag, all cars are taken to parc fermé, the secure area where the FIA inspects them to ensure they meet regulations. The top three drivers also spend a few minutes in the cooldown room — a now-famous feature of modern F1. It’s where they rehydrate, watch race highlights, and sometimes share candid conversations before heading out for media duties.
After celebrations end, it is obligatory for the drivers and team representatives to attend official interviews and a press conference. These duties can take up to 90 minutes, giving the chance for journalists and broadcasters to ask about strategy, incidents, and performance. For the drivers, it is an essential but often draining part of the post-race routine.
In contrast to various other forms of motorsport, the rules governing Formula 1 require that, after the race, drivers return directly to parc fermé. This makes it quite rare to see anything like a drive-around tour de force, let alone an actual victory lap. There are occasionally exceptions, such as when a driver waves a national flag or slows down to thank fans in the grandstands. These exceptions must stay within the guidelines laid down by the FIA.
The end of the race doesn’t always mean it’s time to leave for fans in the grandstands. At some circuits, the organisers open the gates for track walks, giving fans the chance to step onto the tarmac and soak in the atmosphere. This tradition has become a favourite at places like Austin and Melbourne, where thousands of fans take to the circuit after the chequered flag.
Other venues persist with the entertainment by staging concerts, cultural performances, and DJ sets, keeping the party going even after the last car has rolled out.
The post-race life that doesn't get as much attention is the leaving of the circuit. With so many fans following us to the exit, traffic jams, long lines for shuttles, and metro stations that feel like you're trying to squeeze through a gorge are the norm. Some fans, knowing they will soon leave this private-palace part of the venue for joint-public space, choose to prolong their stay inside the as-yet-unshared circuit by hanging around in the not-so-yellow bubble of the Fan Zone while the sun sets. They listen to music, eat some not-too-bad food, and wait for the crowd to thin before re-entering the public space of the circuit's shared exit.
What happens after an F1 race ends is a mix of ceremony, tradition, and fan experience. For drivers, it’s podiums, parc fermé, and press conferences. For fans, it’s the chance to witness celebrations, walk the track at select events, or simply absorb the unique post-race atmosphere before heading home.
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