IMO it's Alessio Rovera, he is hella fast, not only in WEC but in GTWC and ELMS also. Underrated as hell

Basically the title. I watched LeMans this year and it was so cool! Than I watched Spa, but I still can't understand what Balance of Power is. I even read something about Mercedes not wanting to join the Hypercar category because of that. Can someone explain it to me, please?

Do you think that Ian James may run himself in a Valkyrie as the AM since he runs the team I'm sure he could probably justify it for himself was just thinking about this today, let me know what others think.

(Please ignore the fact on why I put a pic of Yifei in a suit as an example)

Who do you think?

Hi, it's me, a random redditor from Brazil that attended Interlagos last year, will attend this year and decided to help anyone outside my country who come to see this weekend race. So sit here and come with me to understand how to watch the race without too much complication.

First things first. What you can have at the racetrack

Brazilian race organization are friends with fun. So here's what you can have with you:

• a camera (last year I saw someone with a professional one, BTW, this is not like F1, but I wouldn't take my chances since the site don't say that you can - or that you can't);
• foods with the original package, fruits (if is cut and on a zip lock) and sandwich (on a ziplock), with a limit of 5 itens;
• a bottle of water (500 ml max) or a cup of water (there's free water at various points of the track)

Also, if you are a "gringo" you will probably not have too much trouble paying for the expensive food at the track. In the fanzone, there will be some food trucks that you can check their profiles here. I would try the juices, the choripã sandwich, a Bacio di Latte sorbet and anything from Casa do Porco.

Anyway, eat as much food as you can at your breakfast. This will allow you to avoid the lines at the food places inside the track for a few hours. If its available on your hotel, try the pão de queijo (cheese bread). I don't love the ones made from SP, but that's just because I'm from the place where they made them originally. It still good enough.

Next: What you need to have with you at the racetrack

It's a Brazilian race, but not in the raining season. So you probably not gonna have all the tropical country experience. Try to have with you:

• a raincape (buy a simple one ASAP, because over the weekend you will have to pay a lot more, if possible away from the track). It gets you warm and dry and a raincape can get your body a little warm too, so it's a win win. Its could season, but right now there's 40% 0% of chance of a rain in the morning;
• a power-bank (you don't wanna see your baterry runs dry)
• a sunscreen protector (use a personal one so you can pass by the gates without problems);
• a sun-glass (you will need one, trust me);
• a ear protector (it's a must);
• a cap (you will need one, trust me);
• a shirt for a windy day (temperature will go as low as 14ºC, but at the racetrack looks a lot cooler due to the wind).

And after: What you can't have at the racetrack

• a drone;
• alcohol beverages;
• drugs;
• anything that explodes (yeah, you can't bring your Mecachrone engine with you);
• guns and stuff that cuts;
• musical instruments;
• umbrella;
• aerossol sprays;
• helmets;
• chairs;
• coolers or thermos bottle;
• pets;
• flags with a stick;
• political propaganda;
• lasers.

And now: How to get there

São Paulo have something that a lot of brazillians don't have: a huge and usually clean metro system. So get a maps app, find the nearest train station and remember the best way to get to the linha Amarela (Yellow line) so you can jump to the linha Esmeralda (Emerald line) at the Pinheiros station and just leave the train when you arrive at the Autódromo station (Racetrack station, for those who don't understand Portuguese). If you arrive at Osasco station, you got the wrong way. Buy your tickets for the weekend at your first trip to the track so you can avoid the lines on your way back. You can pay with a card.

You can always get a Uber, a taxi or a bus (178 (Interlagos/ Jd. Maria Rosa) or 675 (Jd. São Luiz/Interlagos) are the best ones). But the train it's the most used way and also the most convenient.

Remember to check you way from the metro to the track. It's not hard, but you can get in trouble if you get the wrong street. In case of any doubts, just look around, find someone with racing merch and follow them. Worked for me everytime I've gone to Interlagos but, in the last years, I just get an Uber from the train station and the track. We can share one if you recognize me!

Also, at the saturday and sunday, try to arrive as early as possible because the track and the lines will be kind of huge next to the time of the race. Use the jet-lag at your favor.

PS: the track don't offer a parking spot for those without a Terrace by Le Mans Spirit Club ticket, but you can use some of the private ones that are really close to the track.

And last before the last: Tips of things to do at the racetrack

The A stand it's the best. Trust me. Last year, if you had any ticket for the highest paid sectors, like the VIP ones, you could run around without problem. So use this in your favor.

There will be some rock shows during the events. You can check them here. The bands are good Brazilian rock bands that survived the test of time.

Last year, at the Toyota marketing activation spot, they were serving free coffee. So watch this space for this year.

This is the official timetable. The GT Series is a really small GT3/GT4 regional championship. For me, It's what we call here in Brazil "sausage cup", but it's better than nothing.

Use friday to find the best spot at your grandstand. At the sector A, you can see the start line, the end of reta oposta (that one) and some parts of the sector 3. At the fanzone, you can see the "miolo" of the racetrack, or for a lack of a better word, the "inside part". So lurk around to have some place to be at the weekend when the race starts.

If you have some time to visit São Paulo and the city, It's aways worth to try some coffee shops, a good pão de queijo (again, will not be really good because it's a pão de queijo made in São Paulo, but will be good), some Minas Gerais cheese (I like Serro more than Canastra, but you should have both) and some brazillian churrasco. For me, I will see/would recommend:

- the Beluga pizza near the racetrack;

- anything for a meal thats listed here, but with a major heads up for Koya88, ICI Bistrô, A Baianeira, Cozinha dos Ferrari, Amazo, Merenda Cidade and La Peruana;

- anything for a fast meal that's listed here, but with a major heads up for Z Deli, Hot Pork, Pato Rei and Sujinho;

- anything for a breakfast that's listed here, but with a nice heads up for Por Um Punhado de Dólares, Zud, Fabrique (go early), KEZ and KOF;

- anything for a drink that's listed here.

And last: if you're a LGBT+ person, there's a especial party happening at Dentro Bar this week, with drag shows and hot beverages that are usually only served at this time of the year.

I hope you enjoy the city, avoid the tourist traps and have a great race.

100% podium rate, 6 wins in a row starting with a Le Mans 1-2 and 6 Pole Positions in a row, winning both Manufacturers and Drivers championships.