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Scandinavian Raceway

Anderstorp, Sweden · First GP: 1973

Scandinavian Raceway is a 2.497 mi circuit in Anderstorp, Sweden, featuring 8 turns. It has hosted 6 Grand Prix races since 1973.

Track Specs

2.497 mi

Length

8

Turns

Clockwise

Direction

Lap Record

1:24.836

Niki Lauda (1978)

GP History

6

Total Races

1

Race Title

Swedish Grand Prix1973–1978

Circuit Record Book

6

Total Races

4

Different Winners

2

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:24.836Niki Lauda (1978)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Jody Scheckter2

1974–1976

2
Niki Lauda2

1975–1978

3
Denny Hulme1

1973

4
Jacques Laffite1

1977

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Tyrrell2

1974–1976

2
McLaren1

1973

3
Ferrari1

1975

4
Ligier1

1977

5
Brabham1

1978

Most recent winner: Niki Lauda (1978, Brabham)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1978Swedish Grand PrixNiki LaudaBrabham
1977Swedish Grand PrixJacques LaffiteLigier
1976Swedish Grand PrixJody ScheckterTyrrell
1975Swedish Grand PrixNiki LaudaFerrari
1974Swedish Grand PrixJody ScheckterTyrrell
1973Swedish Grand PrixDenny HulmeMcLaren

Circuit Analysis

Scandinavian Raceway is a permanent road course of 4.018 km with 8 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 70 laps, or 281 km of racing. At 2.0 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 1978.

Across 6 Grands Prix here, 4 different drivers have won. Jody Scheckter leads with 2 wins, and Tyrrell is the most successful team with 2. 1 of 6 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P4.2 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P8, by Jacques Laffite in 1977.

Where is Scandinavian Raceway located?

Scandinavian Raceway is located in Anderstorp, Sweden.

When did Scandinavian Raceway first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Scandinavian Raceway hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1973.

How long is the Scandinavian Raceway circuit?

The Scandinavian Raceway circuit is 4.018 km long with 8 turns.

What is the lap record at Scandinavian Raceway?

The Formula 1 lap record at Scandinavian Raceway is 1:24.836, set by Niki Lauda in 1978.

Who has won the most races at Scandinavian Raceway?

Niki Lauda leads all drivers with 2 wins at Scandinavian Raceway.