Lap records in Formula 1: list of fastest lap times at every circuit

In 2019, Formula 1 began awarding a bonus point to the who sets the fastest lap time during a Grand Prix. As the machines they race in have grown to become faster and faster, the lap records have got quicker and quicker, and classic laps that have stood the test of time are finally starting to fall.

There are some anomalies, where lap records by the likes of Michael Schumacher have not been broken for decades, and there are definitely some surprises on the list.

Below is the list of lap records set during a Grand Prix. However, as real Formula 1 fans know, the fastest laps really occur in Qualifying when the cars have less fuel in tow. So below the official lap records, we’ve listed the fastest laps at each circuit during Qualifying.

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Lap records at Formula 1 circuits

Formula 1 lap records (during a Grand Prix)

Formula 1 lap records (during Qualifying)

Driver with the most lap records

Lewis Hamilton – 10 lap records

The Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton currently holds the record for the most lap records. He has been the fastest driver to ever race a lap in Imola, Portimao, Monaco, Hungary, Zandvoort, Sochi, Suzuka, Yas Marina, Mexico and in 2023 added Singapore to take his tally to 10. The majority of his record-setting laps occurred during his title-winning 2019 season.

Team with the most lap records

Mercedes – 13 records

Despite Red Bull’s recent domination, Mercedes are still the team with the most lap records in Formula 1. Valtteri Bottas’ four records at Montreal, Interlagos, Mexico City and Spa bumps the team’s total to 13.

Longest-standing lap record

Rubens Barichello at Monza – 12 September 2004

This season, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez finally beat Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2004 record at the Australian Grand Prix. The 1:24.125 lap at Albert Park Circuit had stood since 7 March 2004. In the 2023 season, the Mexican driver broke the record by four seconds, making the new time to beat 1:20.235.

This means that Rubens Barrichello’s 1:21.046 lap at Monza in 2004 is now the longest-standing lap record in Formula 1.

Close second in the longest-standing lap record is Pedro de la Rosa, whose 2005 lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix clocked in at 1:31.447 for McLaren. This record is yet to be beaten.