The 1992 Brazilian Grand Prix was on this day 34 years ago — and it had everything: McLaren bringing six cars, the FIA revoking a super licence and the final time a woman attempted to qualify for an F1 race.
The 1992 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos showcased Formula 1’s hierarchy, with Williams’ FW14B dominating and McLaren facing reliability woes with their new MP4/7A. McLaren arriving with six cars while Andrea Moda struggled to field even one highlighted the stark contrast in resources between teams. Ayrton Senna’s race ended early due to a misfiring engine, while Gerhard Berger faced gearbox and overheating issues, marking a low point for McLaren. Meanwhile, Perry McCarthy’s super licence was revoked, preventing him from racing for Andrea Moda in Brazil due to a technicality, reflecting bureaucratic absurdity in the sport. Despite Bernie Ecclestone’s intervention for McCarthy, Andrea Moda’s troubles extended beyond licensing problems, with financial and construction issues hampering their performance.
