* The circuit name “Interlagos” means “between the lakes”. The 1940s
predecessor to today’s contemporary track was situated a long way
outside the city between its eponymous lakes. Since then, the city has
grown and expanded to the circuit’s immediate environs

* The Brazilian Grand Prix returned to Sao Paulo in 1990. Previously it was
based at the Jacarepagua circuit, near Rio de Janeiro.

* One of Interlagos’ peculiarities is that it is one of only two anti-clockwise
tracks encountered during the season, which requires some additional
preparation of driver’s neck muscles.

* For the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix several alterations have been made to
the circuit, including new draining system, kerbs, tyre walls and run off
areas. In addition, new fences similar to the ones found at Indianapolis
Motor Speedway have been constructed.

* Extensive resurfacing on the track and through the pit straight has been
undertaken to eliminate some of Interlagos’ legendary bumps

* To accommodate the teams a new complex has been built behind the
garages, fitted with a small kitchen, meeting and rest room

* The track length is 2.678 miles (4.309 km) and the race distance will be
71 laps or 190,124 miles (305,909 km).

* The Grand Prix commences at 1400hrs local on Sunday, April 6 – after the
daylight saving time change, this equates to 1800hrs UTC, 1900hrs in Central
Europe.

* With pole position for Juan Pablo, a second place in the race for Ralf behind
brother Michael and Juan Pablo crossing the line in fifth position despite an early incident with the World Champion, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team has a positive record of the 2002 Brazilian Grand Prix. In 2001, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team qualified on the front two rows of the grid, Ralf in 2nd and Juan Pablo starting from 4th. However, both drivers were hit from behind, resulting in a frustrating pair of DNFs from a weekend that had promised much. In the year 2000, Ralf and former team mate Jenson Button finished in 6th and 7th place respectively.