Formula 1 will race in Sao Paulo until 2035 after the sport and one of its most popular venues signed a five-year contract extension.

Interlagos, which first hosted the Brazilian Grand Prix in 1972, has been home to some of the sport’s most terrific and dramatic drives, including Lewis Hamilton’s first title win on the final corner of the final lap in 2008.

The site’s undulating 15-turn circuit is a popular one with drivers and, coupled with variable weather conditions, Sao Paulo often provides an intriguing weekend spectacle.

With its current deal with F1 ending in 2030, both sides have put pen to paper on a five-year extension, on the same weekend there are two Brazilian drivers on the grid for the first time in more than a decade.

While Argentina is keen to rejoin the calendar, Brazil remains the only South American round on the calendar for now.

“Brazil is an important part of Formula 1’s history and our future, and I am delighted that this five-year extension will see us continue racing in São Paulo until 2035,” said F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali.

“The passion of our Brazilian fans is extraordinary, and every time we return to Interlagos we feel their energy in the grandstands and in the city of São Paulo. Brazil has produced an incredible 33 Formula 1 drivers, including Gabriel Bortoleto and Rafael Câmara who are racing this weekend in front of their home crowd, which will add to the many previous unforgettable racing moments in São Paulo.

“The continued success and excitement surrounding the event shows why it holds such a special place on our calendar, and this agreement underlines our long-term commitment to Brazil.”

Spectator numbers reached over 300,000 over the course of last year’s event, while there is a fanbase of 75.8 million in Brazil, according to F1 statistics.

The venue also pays tribute to the late, great Ayrton Senna, with a statue positioned outside and a new mural within the circuit parameters. The three-time world champion and Brazilian icon died in Imola in 1994.