{"id":46799,"date":"2024-02-28T16:24:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T15:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1783174"},"modified":"2024-02-28T17:49:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:49:29","slug":"how-long-does-an-f1-race-last-number-of-laps-per-race-explained","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-long-does-an-f1-race-last-number-of-laps-per-race-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does an F1 race last? Number of laps per race explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

We round up the all the time limits and rules regarding the length of Formula 1 races, including the number of laps per race. <\/p>

By Dan McCarthy\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 at 15:24 PM<\/p>

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One of the reasons why F1 is the ultimate test of driver skill is endurance, with drivers\u2019 concentration and physical ability tested for around 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

F1 drivers are supreme athletes who have over time, developed an ability to deal with G Forces and blazing hot temperatures at certain venues.<\/p>\n

Drivers are subjected to long races and with the number of races growing each year and a season last from March to December, it is even more vital they are refreshed and ready.<\/p>\n

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Races a set to a number of pre-determined laps depending on how long the circuit is and RadioTimes.com<\/a> will take a deeper dive into a how long a Grand Prix takes to complete.<\/p>\n
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How long does an F1 race last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Every race on the F1 calendar is designed to last approximately 90 minutes, though some will invariably last longer or shorter.<\/p>\n
The minimum distance a Grand Prix can be held over is 190 miles (305km), the only exception being Monaco, which runs at 160 miles (260km).<\/p>\n
All circuits are varied in terms of their length and overall speed meaning a different number of laps are required for completion of the minimum distance.<\/p>\n
The traditional formula used for calculating the number of laps is 305 (the minimum distance of a Grand Prix in kilometres) divided by the length of one lap (in kilometres). For example, the track at Spa is 7km long. 350 divided by 7 leaves us with 43.5 and rounded up, that sets the Belgian Grand Prix at 44 laps.<\/p>\n
In terms of time, races have a two-hour window for completion. A race will end in that time window even if the pre-determined number of laps are not completed.<\/p>\n
However, if inclement weather conditions halt a race, or there is a bad crash which leads to a red flag, then the race can last up to three hours from the point at which it started.<\/p>\n