#BrazilGP - the best social media from Sao Paulo

It was action from the off on-track at Interlagos, but what was happening off track in the build-up to the Sao Paulo weekend? Here's our social media round-up of some of the highlights...

While they were away...

So what did the drivers do between Mexico and Brazil? Quite a lot, as it turns out - from climbing Machu Picchu to winning the World Endurance Championship...

The latest lids

The evocative colours of the Brazilian flag and memories of the late, great Ayrton Senna helped inspire some memorable helmet designs.

Love the hard work that the @BellRacingEU team put in to every one of my racing helmets. Thank you for making my custom design come to life this weekend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🇧🇷 #LH4 #BrazilGP #BellHelmets #F1 @MercedesAMGF1 pic.twitter.com/SrKPh7QPq8

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 11, 2017

How many can you name?

One of the more unusual pieces of artwork to be found at Interlagos...

The birthday boys

We're used to seeing the odd cake or two over a race weekend, but Brazil seemed to have more than its fair share of celebratory bakes!

Wishful thinking

A clever re-working of some classic fiction by Renault - though in reality Hulkenberg finished five places off his 'Dutch target'...

Putting the boot in

Not only did Daniel Ricciardo miss his friend's wedding, his absence meant the groom had to endure this ordeal...

Famous faces

Renault were among the favourites for the 'most celebrity guests' prize at Interlagos, with superstar Brazilian singer Anitta among them...

Remember your roots

Both Mercedes drivers took the time to give a shout out to their parents over the Brazilian weekend...

Happy Birthday, Mum. I love you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9lQwa7vNLg

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 11, 2017

Best of friends

McLaren team photo shoot + Fernando Alonso + smartphone filming = one of the weekend's most endearing images.

Farewell Felipe

This time it was for real - and this time he went out fighting, after winning an epic scrap with old adversary Alonso.