Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, Motorsport racing track in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The circuit stretched across reclaimed marshland near Lagoa de Jacarepaguá, featuring a long pit straight and multiple corners designed for overtaking maneuvers.
From 1978 to 1989, the track hosted ten Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix events before the competition returned to Interlagos circuit in São Paulo.
The venue received its name Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in 1988 to honor the Brazilian racing driver's three Formula One championships.
The racing complex accommodated 90,000 spectators and contained both a permanent road course measuring 2.621 miles and a paved oval spanning 1.864 miles.
The circuit closed in 2012 and underwent complete demolition to make space for facilities used during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
Location: Jacarepaguá
Inception: 1971
Official opening: 1978
GPS coordinates: -22.97556,-43.39500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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