FROM WAVES TO THE ASPHALT: GABRIEL MEDINA TO WAVE THE CHECKERED FLAG AT THE SÃO PAULO GP

São Paulo, November 2024 – The São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix continues its tradition of inviting major Brazilian names to wave the checkered flag at the end of Sunday’s race. In 2024, it will be no different. After the 71 laps are completed, the person signaling the winner will also be someone well accustomed to the top step of the podium: Gabriel Medina.

The athlete, a three-time surfing world champion and Olympic medalist at Paris 2024, is a declared Formula 1 fan and has attended previous editions of the São Paulo GP as well as other races on the calendar around the world.

“Being invited to wave the flag is an honor, and doing it on a weekend full of tributes to Senna, my idol, makes this moment even more special. Let’s hope for an exciting and closely fought race,” said Medina.

The Formula 1 Lenovo São Paulo Grand Prix 2024 takes place this Sunday, November 3, following the schedule on Friday (Nov 1) and Saturday (Nov 2).

About the São Paulo GP
 The São Paulo F1 Grand Prix is the premier recurring event on Brazil’s sporting calendar. As one of the stages of the Formula 1 World Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship, it takes place annually at the Interlagos Circuit in São Paulo. The most recent edition attracted 267,000 spectators over three days and injected more than R$1.64 billion into the local economy, while creating around 17,000 jobs. Broadcast live to more than 180 countries, it generates US$ 439 million in media returns for the city. In addition to offering world-class entertainment, the São Paulo GP provides its partners with a powerful platform for brand exposure and relationship building. In full alignment with Formula 1’s guidelines, the São Paulo GP actively promotes environmental sustainability, diversity, and social inclusion.

Media contacts:
São Paulo F1 Grand Prix
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