Interlagos to Host NASCAR Brasil as Osman and Zonta Seek Championship Comeback

June 20, 2026

NASCAR Brasil arrives at Interlagos Circuit this weekend, from May 29 to 31, with Cavaleiro Sports betting on solid results from Galid Osman and Ricardo Zonta to gain positions in the championship.

After racing in his home state at the Cascavel stage, Zonta arrives at Interlagos carrying fond memories of the São Paulo track. The former Formula 1 driver won the traditional Million Race twice, in 2013 and 2020. This year, the Paraná native has already secured the team’s best result so far by finishing fifth in Santa Cruz do Sul. In Cascavel, he also finished one of the races among the top ten.

Osman, for his part, will have the opportunity to compete in front of the São Paulo crowd. The driver has three top-10 finishes in the four races run so far in NASCAR Brasil. In the previous round, in Cascavel, he also finished one of the races among the top ten. In 2024, during his debut in the series, he reached the championship-deciding race in São Paulo while still in contention for the title.

“We had problems in the early races, but I believe we have strong abilities to recover in the championship. We hope this is the turning point, to rejoin the fight and finish the year competing for the title, just as we did last year,” said Galid Osman.

“We have already enjoyed a lot of success with Shell at Interlagos, with poles and important victories like the Million Race. I hope for a clean stage in São Paulo to turn the tide in this NASCAR Brasil season,” declared Ricardo Zonta.

The first track activities take place on Friday, with the free practice session. On Saturday, the drivers return to the circuit for the final practices and the qualifying session. The two races of the round will be contested on Sunday, with live coverage on SBT, ESPN, Disney+, and also through NASCAR Brasil’s official YouTube channels.

Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson

I'm Jake Thompson, a motorsport journalist born and raised in North Carolina, where NASCAR weekends were basically family holidays. I’ve been covering everything from Formula 1 to rally raids for over a decade, blending sharp analysis with a fan’s heart. For me, writing about racing isn’t just a job — it’s the best seat in the house.