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

As the cars have grown and become faster and faster, so have the lap records. Many 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.

All stats are correct as of the conclusion of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.

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Lap records at Formula 1 circuits

Formula 1 lap records (during a Grand Prix)

Grand Prix | Circuit | Lap time | Driver | Team | Date
Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit | 1:19.813 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 24 March 2024
Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai International Circuit | 1:32.238 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 26 September 2004
Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | 1:30.965 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 6 April 2025
Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir | 1:31.447 | Pedro de la Rosa | McLaren | 3 April 2005
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit | 1:30.734 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 5 December 2021
Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome | 1:29.708 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 7 May 2023
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola | 1:15.484 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1 November 2020
Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monte Carlo | 1:12.909 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 23 May 2021

Spanish Grand Prix

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

1:16.330

Oscar
Piastri

McLaren

1 June 2025

Canadian Grand Prix

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

1:13.078

Valtteri
Bottas

Mercedes

9 June 2019

Austrian (& Styrian) Grand Prix

Red Bull Ring

1:05.619

Carlos
Sainz

McLaren

12 July 2020

British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 1:27.097 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 2 August 2020

Belgian Grand Prix

Circuit Spa-Francorchamps

1:44.701

Sergio
Pérez

Red Bull

28 July 2024

Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring, Budapest | 1:16.627 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 19 July 2020
Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 1:11.097 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 5 September 2021

Italian Grand Prix

Autodromo Nazionale Monza

1:20.901

Lando
Norris

McLaren

7 September 2025

Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 1:43.009 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 28 April 2019
Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 1:33.808 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 5 October 2025
United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas, Austin | 1:36.169 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 3 November 2019

Mexican Grand Prix

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City

1:17.774

Valtteri
Bottas

Mercedes

7 November 2021

Brazilian Grand Prix

Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos

1:10.540

Valtteri
Bottas

Mercedes

11 November 2018

Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas Street Circuit | 1:33.365 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 22 November 2025

Qatar Grand Prix

Losail International Circuit

1:22.384

Lando
Norris

McLaren

1 December 2024

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit | 1:25.637 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 8 December 2024
| not currently on the F1 calendar | | | |
Portuguese Grand Prix | Portimao | 1:18.750 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 25 October 2020
Turkish Grand Prix | Istanbul Park Circuit | 1:24.770 | Juan Pablo Montoya | McLaren | 21 August 2005
Russian Grand Prix | Sochi Autodrom | 1:35.761 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 29 September 2019
French Grand Prix | Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet | 1:32.740 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 23 June 2019

Formula 1 lap records (during Qualifying)

GP Qualifying | Circuit | Lap time | Driver | Team | Date
Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit | 1:15.096 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 15 March 2025

Chinese Grand Prix

Shanghai International Circuit

1:30.641

Oscar
Piastri

McLaren

22 March 2025

Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | 1:26.983 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 5 April 2025
Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir | 1:27.264 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 28 November 2020
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit | 1:27.294 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 19 April 2025
Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome | 1:26.204 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 4 May 2025
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola | 1:13.609 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 31 October 2020
Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monte Carlo | 1:09.954 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 25 May 2025
Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 1:11.383 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 22 June 2024
Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 1:10.240 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 8 June 2019
Austrian (& Styrian) Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | 1:02.939 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 4 July 2020
British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 1:24.303 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1 August 2020

Belgian Grand Prix

Circuit Spa-Francorchamps

1:40.510

Oscar
Piastri

McLaren

25 July 2025

Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring, Budapest | 1:13.447 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 18 July 2020
Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 1:08.662 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 30 August 2025
Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 1:18.792 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 6 September 2025
Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 1:40.203 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 28 April 2023
Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 1:29.525 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 21 September 2024
United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas, Austin | 1:32.237 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 20 October 2018
Mexican Grand Prix | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City | 1:14.758 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 26 October 2019
Brazilian Grand Prix | Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos | 1:07.281 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 10 November 2018
Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas Street Circuit | 1:32.312 | George Russell | Mercedes | 22 November 2024
Qatar Grand Prix | Losail International Circuit | 1:19.387 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 29 November 2025
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit | 1:22.109 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 11 December 2021
| not currently on the F1 calendar | | | |
Portuguese Grand Prix | Portimao | 1:16.652 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 24 October 2020
Turkish Grand Prix | Istanbul Park Circuit | 1:22.868 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 9 October 2021
Russian Grand Prix | Sochi Autodrom | 1:31.304 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 26 September 2020
French Grand Prix | Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet | 1:28.319 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 22 June 2019

Driver with the most race lap records

Lewis Hamilton – 8 lap records

The Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton currently holds the record for the most lap records. He has been the fastest driver to ever race a lap in Jeddah, Imola, Monaco, Hungary, Zandvoort, Singapore, Portimao and Sochi.

Team with the most lap records

Mercedes – 11 records

Despite Red Bull and McLaren’s success in recent years, Mercedes are still the team with the most lap records in Formula 1.

Lewis Hamilton and Valterri Bottas are responsible for these lap records from their time at Mercedes.

Longest-standing lap record

Michael Schumacher at the Shangahi International Circuit – 26 September 2004

In the 2025 season, McLaren’s Lando Norris finally beat Rubens Barichello’s lap record at the Italian Grand Prix. The 1:21.046 lap at Monza had stood since 12 September 2004 and the Bristol-born driver broke the record by 0.145 seconds, making the new time to beat 1:20.901

This means Michael Schumacher’s 2004 lap at the Chinese Grand Prix now stands as the longest-lasting lap record in Formula 1 history, with a time of 1:32.238 for Ferrari.

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