Race day.
The streets around the circuit were full from the early morning anticipating the upcoming event. The atmosphere in the stands was full of excitement despite a couple of hours of waiting in the heat for the race to start.
We couldn’t have been luckier with the race, witnessing an on-the-track battle between two championship contenders and the legendary comeback drive from Hamilton. Brazilians loved it cheering every single move and roaring when he moved into the first place.
Seconds after the finish flag was waved, the local crowd simply cut holes in the fences, jumped over the barriers, and ran into the track. We happily joined the party and started running to the opposite side of the track to witness the ceremony. We felt the length and incline of the track ourselves as we only reached the main straight the moment the ceremony ended.
The mood on the track was cheerful and peaceful, as people were chanting, taking pictures, and hoping to see any of the drivers.
What a weekend!