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Aintree

Liverpool, United Kingdom · First GP: 1954

Aintree is a 3.000 mi circuit in Liverpool, United Kingdom, featuring 8 turns. It has hosted 5 Grand Prix races since 1954.

Track Specs

3.000 mi

Length

8

Turns

Lap Record

1:51.8

Jim Clark (1963)

GP History

5

Total Races

1

Race Title

British Grand Prix1955, 1957, 1959, 1961–1962

Circuit Record Book

6

Total Races

5

Different Winners

2

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:51.8Jim Clark (1963)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Stirling Moss2

1955–1957

2
Tony Brooks1

1957

3
Jack Brabham1

1959

4
Wolfgang von Trips1

1961

5
Jim Clark1

1962

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Vanwall2

1957–1957

2
Mercedes1

1955

3
Cooper-Climax1

1959

4
Ferrari1

1961

5
Lotus-Climax1

1962

Most recent winner: Jim Clark (1962, Lotus-Climax)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1962British Grand PrixJim ClarkLotus-Climax
1961British Grand PrixWolfgang von TripsFerrari
1959British Grand PrixJack BrabhamCooper-Climax
1957British Grand PrixTony BrooksVanwall
1957British Grand PrixStirling MossVanwall
1955British Grand PrixStirling MossMercedes

Circuit Analysis

A full Grand Prix here is 75 laps, or 362 km of racing. At 1.7 turns per kilometre it has fewer corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1962.

Across 5 Grands Prix here, 5 different drivers have won. Stirling Moss leads with 2 wins, and Vanwall is the most successful team with 2. 3 of 6 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.2 on the grid on average.

Where is Aintree located?

Aintree is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

When did Aintree first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Aintree hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1954.

How long is the Aintree circuit?

The Aintree circuit is 4.828 km long with 8 turns.

What is the lap record at Aintree?

The Formula 1 lap record at Aintree is 1:51.8, set by Jim Clark in 1963.

Who has won the most races at Aintree?

Stirling Moss leads all drivers with 2 wins at Aintree.