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The 2011 Formula One Season draws to a close this weekend and they couldn’t have found a better setting. The last race of the year takes place this Sunday, the 27th of November, at 14:00 local time. It is the carnival like Formula 1 Grande Premo Petrobras Do Brasil, otherwise known as The Brazilian Grand Prix.

This breathtaking event marks the 19th meet of the season. It will be held at the celebrated Autódromo José Carlos Pace circuit, in São Paulo. It is the biggest city in Brazil.

The track was previously called Interlagos when it first opened in 1940. But it underwent a name change in 1985. This was in memory of late Brazilian racing driver José Carlos Pace, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash in 1977. The track is now home to The Brazilian Grand Prix. The race lasts a stunning 71 laps, across a circuit length of 4.309 km. It is the perfect spot to decide the racing season.

This is how things currently stand. Sebastian Vettel is already champion. However the race for second place is reaching fever pitch. Britain’s Jenson Button, with McLaren-Mercedes is well on the way to securing Silver. However, Fernando Alonso with Ferrari and Mark Webber, with Red Bull-Renault, could still grab the 25 points they need to give him a run for his money.

Racing fans will finally find out who’s named runner up of the 2011 Drivers’ Championship. This will be the culmination of an action packed year of motor racing. They will experience the final race of an unforgettable Grand Prix season, in the blistering heat of Brazil.