Detroit Street Circuit
Detroit, United States · First GP: 1982
Detroit Street Circuit is a 2.500 mi circuit in Detroit, United States, featuring 22 turns. It has hosted 7 Grand Prix races since 1982.
Track Specs
2.500 mi
Length
22
Turns
Lap Record
1:40.464
Ayrton Senna (1987)
GP History
7
Total Races
1
Race Title
Circuit Record Book
7
Total Races
5
Different Winners
3
Most Wins
N/A
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
1986–1988
1982
1983
1984
1985
Most Wins: Constructors
1982–1988
1986–1987
1983
1984
1985
Longest Win Streak
Ayrton Senna
3 consecutive wins (1986–1988)
Most recent winner: Ayrton Senna (1988, McLaren)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Detroit Street Circuit is a street circuit of 4.023 km with 22 turns, run anti-clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 63 laps, or 253 km of racing. At 5.5 turns per kilometre it has more corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1988.
Across 7 Grands Prix here, 5 different drivers have won. Ayrton Senna leads with 3 wins, and McLaren is the most successful team with 2. 3 of 7 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P4.7 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P17, by John Watson in 1982.
Where is Detroit Street Circuit located?
Detroit Street Circuit is located in Detroit, United States.
When did Detroit Street Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Detroit Street Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1982.
How long is the Detroit Street Circuit circuit?
The Detroit Street Circuit circuit is 4.023 km long with 22 turns.
What is the lap record at Detroit Street Circuit?
The Formula 1 lap record at Detroit Street Circuit is 1:40.464, set by Ayrton Senna in 1987.
Who has won the most races at Detroit Street Circuit?
Ayrton Senna leads all drivers with 3 wins at Detroit Street Circuit.