The 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix was the 18th race of the season, won by Nico Rosberg ahead of world champion Lewis Hamilton at Interlagos.
Key Facts
- Race number in season
- 18th of 2015 F1 World Championship
- Brazilian GP running
- 44th as a World Championship round
- Pole position
- Nico Rosberg (21st career pole)
- Race winner
- Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
- Podium 3rd place
- Sebastian Vettel (Scuderia Ferrari)
- Circuit
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Lewis Hamilton had already clinched the 2015 Drivers' Championship two races prior at the United States Grand Prix, and Mercedes had secured the Constructors' title at the Russian Grand Prix, leaving the remaining races as opportunities for individual wins. Nico Rosberg, the defending race winner at Brazil, arrived motivated to add another victory.
On 15 November 2015, the Brazilian Grand Prix was held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo. Nico Rosberg started from pole position and led the race to victory, with teammate Lewis Hamilton finishing second and Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari completing the podium in third place.
Rosberg's victory extended his record of wins late in the 2015 season, though the championships had already been settled. The result reinforced Mercedes' dominance throughout the year and set the stage for the final race of the 2015 Formula One World Championship.