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Hockenheimring

Hockenheim, Germany · First GP: 1970

Hockenheimring is a 2.842 mi circuit in Hockenheim, Germany, featuring 17 turns. It has hosted 37 Grand Prix races since 1970.

Track Layout

Track Specs

2.842 mi

Length

17

Turns

Clockwise

Direction

Lap Record

1:13.780

Kimi Räikkönen (2004)

GP History

37

Total Races

1

Race Title

German Grand Prix1970, 1977–1984, 1986–2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018–2019

Circuit Record Book

37

Total Races

23

Different Winners

4

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:13.780Kimi Räikkönen (2004)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Michael Schumacher4

1995–2006

2
Nelson Piquet3

1981–1987

3
Ayrton Senna3

1988–1990

4
Fernando Alonso3

2005–2012

5
Lewis Hamilton3

2008–2018

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari11

1977–2012

2
Williams9

1979–2003

3
McLaren6

1984–2008

4
Mercedes3

2014–2018

5
Team Lotus2

1970–1978

Longest Win Streak

Ayrton Senna

3 consecutive wins (1988–1990)

Nelson Piquet: 2 wins (1986–1987)

Nigel Mansell: 2 wins (1991–1992)

Fernando Alonso: 2 wins (2010–2012)

Most recent winner: Max Verstappen (2019, Red Bull)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
2019German Grand PrixMax VerstappenRed Bull
2018German Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2016German Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2014German Grand PrixNico RosbergMercedes
2012German Grand PrixFernando AlonsoFerrari
2010German Grand PrixFernando AlonsoFerrari
2008German Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMcLaren
2006German Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2005German Grand PrixFernando AlonsoRenault
2004German Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2003German Grand PrixJuan Pablo MontoyaWilliams
2002German Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2001German Grand PrixRalf SchumacherWilliams
2000German Grand PrixRubens BarrichelloFerrari
1999German Grand PrixEddie IrvineFerrari
1998German Grand PrixMika HäkkinenMcLaren
1997German Grand PrixGerhard BergerBenetton
1996German Grand PrixDamon HillWilliams
1995German Grand PrixMichael SchumacherBenetton
1994German Grand PrixGerhard BergerFerrari
1993German Grand PrixAlain ProstWilliams
1992German Grand PrixNigel MansellWilliams
1991German Grand PrixNigel MansellWilliams
1990German Grand PrixAyrton SennaMcLaren
1989German Grand PrixAyrton SennaMcLaren
1988German Grand PrixAyrton SennaMcLaren
1987German Grand PrixNelson PiquetWilliams
1986German Grand PrixNelson PiquetWilliams
1984German Grand PrixAlain ProstMcLaren
1983German Grand PrixRené ArnouxFerrari
1982German Grand PrixPatrick TambayFerrari
1981German Grand PrixNelson PiquetBrabham
1980German Grand PrixJacques LaffiteLigier
1979German Grand PrixAlan JonesWilliams
1978German Grand PrixMario AndrettiTeam Lotus
1977German Grand PrixNiki LaudaFerrari
1970German Grand PrixJochen RindtTeam Lotus

Circuit Analysis

Hockenheimring is a permanent road course of 4.574 km with 17 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 64 laps, or 293 km of racing. At 3.7 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 2019.

Across 37 Grands Prix here, 23 different drivers have won. Michael Schumacher leads with 4 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 11. 18 of 37 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.8 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P18, by Rubens Barrichello in 2000. Since 2016, 19% of starters here have failed to finish (3 races).

Where is Hockenheimring located?

Hockenheimring is located in Hockenheim, Germany.

When did Hockenheimring first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Hockenheimring hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1970.

How long is the Hockenheimring circuit?

The Hockenheimring circuit is 4.574 km long with 17 turns.

What is the lap record at Hockenheimring?

The Formula 1 lap record at Hockenheimring is 1:13.780, set by Kimi Räikkönen in 2004.

Who has won the most races at Hockenheimring?

Michael Schumacher leads all drivers with 4 wins at Hockenheimring.