Brazilian Grand Prix 1994 - Race Schedule and Countdown

The 1994 season opened at Interlagos under new regulations that banned electronic driver aids, creating challenges for all teams. Ayrton Senna, in his first race for Williams-Renault, took pole position but struggled with the difficult FW16 throughout the weekend. Michael Schumacher started third for Benetton but demonstrated superior race pace, taking the lead when Senna spun while trying to keep up. Damon Hill recovered to second place after early contact, while Jean Alesi secured his first podium for Ferrari with a strong third-place finish.

The race marked the beginning of Schumacher's dominant 1994 campaign and highlighted the difficulties Williams faced adapting to the new regulations. Senna's spin while battling Schumacher was uncharacteristic of the three-time champion and revealed the FW16's handling issues. The victory gave Schumacher the early championship lead and established Benetton-Ford as the team to beat, while Williams struggled to unlock the full potential of their car despite having the best engine and aerodynamics on paper.