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Goodbye Interlagos Race Track? Mega automobile complex project will cost more than R$3 BILLION and generate 30 THOUSAND jobs to attract F1

Written by Alisson Ficher
Published 05/09/2024 às 21:53
Goodbye Interlagos Race Track? Mega automobile complex project will cost more than R$3 BILLION, generate 30 THOUSAND jobs and aims to attract F1
Goodbye Interlagos Race Track? Mega automobile complex project will cost more than R$3 BILLION, generate 30 THOUSAND jobs and aims to attract F1

With R$3 billion in investments, the complex will generate 30 jobs. The idea is to attract Formula 1, the world's leading automobile event.

Have you ever imagined Serra Gaúcha as one of the main automotive hubs in Brazil? Such an audacious project is about to come to fruition and promises to revolutionize tourism and the region's economy. But what is hidden behind this billion-dollar investment?

Expectations are sky-high, but the figures and the impact it will bring to São Francisco de Paula are even more impressive. The promise is to create a new milestone not only for motorsports, but for all luxury tourism. Will this transform the region for good?

According to recently revealed information, the project of a gigantic automobile and tourist complex, which will cost more than $ 3 billion, is about to begin its licensing phase.

With the expectation of generating 30 thousand direct and indirect jobs, the project will be built in Sao Francisco de Paula, a city in the charming Serra Gaúcha, a few kilometers from Gramado.

But the ambitions go far beyond a simple racetrack. The complex, which is already being called Dumondo, promises to be one of the largest infrastructure investments in Brazil in recent years.

Dumondo: A tribute to Santos Dumont and motorsport

The Dumondo project was named after aviator Santos Dumont, who, in addition to his contributions to aviation, was passionate about motorsports and brought the first car imported to Brazil.

Former pilot Rodrigo Stehling, one of the main investors behind this initiative, revealed that the complex will occupy a total area of 3 thousand hectares, being that 200 hectares will be exclusively allocated to the racetrack. In an interview with the podcast Our Economy, from GZH, Stehling stated that the chances of the project coming to fruition are high, with a score of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10.

In addition to the racetrack, the complex will have an impressive infrastructure: luxury hotel, residential condominium with golf course, students, mall, hospital, restaurants, and even a airport for executive flights.

But the racetrack will not be just another race track; the idea is to transform it into a large stage for national and international competitions, with the Stock Car already confirmed as one of the main attractions for five years.

The promise of a new racetrack in Brazil by 2027

The racetrack should be ready in 2027, if everything goes according to plan. The licensing request will be made to the state government and the city of São Francisco de Paula in 2025, marking the beginning of construction. Rodrigo Stehling believes that Dumondo will soon be among the largest automobile complexes in Latin America, with the capacity to receive up to Formula 1 racing in the future.

“In September, we will have important meetings with representatives linked to F1 and Ferrari", commented Stehling, suggesting that the racetrack could host major events in the coming years. The idea of ​​an F1 circuit in Serra Gaúcha may seem bold, but not impossible, according to him.

An unprecedented economic impact for Serra Gaúcha

What is perhaps most striking is the economic impact that the Dumondo project will bring to the region. 30 thousand jobs are expected along the 10 years of construction of the complex. According to the developers, the racetrack and other attractions should attract not only motorsport fans, but also tourists interested in luxury infrastructure that will be offered.

The proximity to Gramado is one of the project's strengths. This strategic location promises to further boost tourism in Serra Gaúcha, transforming the region into a global destination for those seeking high-quality entertainment. Stehling also revealed that his personal connections with the region also influenced the choice of São Francisco de Paula as the project's headquarters.

The future of Serra Gaúcha as a tourist and automobile hub

With the project expected to be completed in the next few 10 years, the Dumondo complex promises to elevate Serra Gaúcha to a new level in the tourism and automobile scene. For the city of São Francisco de Paula, this could be a golden opportunity to become one of the most visited regions in Brazil, integrating sport, luxury tourism and economic development.

Expectations are high, but there are still many challenges ahead until then. The licensing request in 2025 will mark the first major official step towards the construction of this gigantic undertaking.

Do you think the new Serra Gaúcha racetrack has the potential to overtake Interlagos and become the main Formula 1 venue in Brazil?

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Fabio
Fabio
06/09/2024 00:15

Huh!?

Jose Manuel
Jose Manuel
06/09/2024 09:55

Seriously? It's for show, especially because Serra Gaúcha is isolated in case of heavy rain.

Wines
Wines
06/09/2024 10:16

It would be interesting, but given the current situation in the country, it is unlikely that this project will go ahead.

Alisson Ficher

Journalist graduated in 2017 and working in the field since 2015, with six years of experience in print magazines, stints on broadcast TV channels and over 12 online publications. Specialist in politics, jobs, economics, courses, among other topics. Professional registration: 0087134/SP. If you have any questions, want to report an error or suggest a topic on the topics covered on the site, please contact us by email: alisson.hficher@outlook.com. We do not accept resumes!

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