The 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Interlagos in São Paulo, Brazil on 25 January 1976. It was the opening round of the 1976 Formula One season. The race was the fifth Brazilian Grand Prix and the fourth to be held for the World Drivers' Championship. The race was held over 40 laps of the 7.87-kilometre circuit for a total race distance of 315 kilometres. Round 1 of 16 · 1976 Formula One World Championship January 25, 1976 Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Sao Paulo, Brazil Podium: 1. Niki Lauda · 2. Patrick Depaille · 3. Tom Pryce Wiki link