| Date | Sunday 2 November 2008 |
| Start time | 14:00 |
| Event | Brazilian GP |
| Circuit | Interlagos |
| Event Format | Race of 71 laps |
| Race | 18 of 18 |
| Championship race | 803 |
| Laps | 71 |
| Circuit Perimeter | 4309 m |
| Race Distance | 4309 × 71 − 30 = 305.909 km |
| Grid Format | 2-2-2-2 (staggered) |
| Pole Position | Right |
| First Corner | Left |
| Track Direction | Anti-clockwise |
| Track Temperature | 33°C |
| Air Temperature | 28°C |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Wind Speed | 6.2 m/s (from the North) |
| Entries | 20 |
| Qualifiers | 20 |
| Finishers | 18 |
| Pit stops | 55 |
| Championship Debutants | None |
| Milestones | None |
| Records Broken |
1. Most 19th Place Qualifications in a Season – Force India (12)
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| Records Extended |
1. Most Constructors' Championship Points Scores – Ferrari (807),
2. Most Drivers' Championship Points Scores – Ferrari (939),
3. Most Podium Finishes – Ferrari (634),
4. Most Race Wins – Ferrari (210),
5. Most 3rd Place Finishes – Ferrari (196),
6. Most 7th Place Finishes – McLaren (64),
7. Most Fastest Laps – Ferrari (220),
8. Most Race Entries – Ferrari (1772),
9. Most Race Entries – Rubens Barrichello (271),
10. Most Perfect Weekends – Ferrari (85),
11. Most 3rd Place Qualifications, Finishes and Fastest Laps – Ferrari (18),
12. Most Poles – Ferrari (204),
13. Most 3rd Place Qualifications – Ferrari (207),
14. Most 20th Place Qualifications in a Season – Force India (15)
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