World motorsport stars arrive in Brazil for the 6 Hours of São Paulo

International Motorsport Stars Gather in Brazil for the 6 Hours of São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil – The World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) arrives in Brazil from July 11 to 13 for the 6 Hours of São Paulo – Rolex, the only South American stage of the competition. The Autódromo de Interlagos will be the scene of a race that promises adrenaline and excitement, with the participation of prominent figures in motorsport.

Key Figures in the Competition

This year’s edition will feature the presence of world champions and young promises. Among the most anticipated riders is Valentino Rossi, the legendary “Il Dottore”, nine-time world champion in motorcycling. Rossi will compete in the LMGT3 category with the BMW team. Another name to follow is Kevin Magnussen, former Formula 1 driver, who will make his debut in the FIA WEC with the BMW team in the Hypercar category. Magnussen returns to Interlagos with good memories, as he achieved his only pole position in F1 there in 2022. Robert Kubica, current champion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Hypercar category, will also be present. Jenson Button, Formula 1 world champion in 2009, could compete in one of his last races as a professional, sharing the Cadillac #38 with Sebastien Bourdais and Earl Bamber. Brazilian driver Augusto Farfus Jr., one of the most respected names in the endurance world, will represent Brazil. Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello, son of Rubens Barrichello, will also be in the competition. In addition, Brendon Hartley, Mick Schumacher, and Antonio Giovinazzi will be present.

The Return of Iron Dames

The Iron Dames team, made up entirely of women, returns to the competition. The trio made up of Rahel Frey, Michelle Gatting and Célia Martin will seek the podium in LMGT3.

Expectations for the 6 Hours of São Paulo

The 6 Hours of São Paulo will be run on Sunday, July 13th and promise an intense competition between manufacturers such as Ferrari, Toyota, BMW, Cadillac, Alpine and Aston Martin. The high competitiveness of the Interlagos Autódromo will add excitement to the race. With this event, Brazil is established as a key point in the world motorsport calendar, welcoming elite drivers and teams.