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Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis, United States · First GP: 1950

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a 2.605 mi circuit in Indianapolis, United States, featuring 13 turns. It has hosted 19 Grand Prix races since 1950.

Track Specs

2.605 mi

Length

13

Turns

Clockwise

Direction

Lap Record

1:10.399

Rubens Barrichello (2004)

GP History

19

Total Races

2

Race Titles

Indianapolis 5001950–1960
United States Grand Prix2000–2007

Circuit Record Book

19

Total Races

14

Different Winners

5

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:10.399Rubens Barrichello (2004)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Michael Schumacher5

2000–2006

2
Bill Vukovich2

1953–1954

3
Johnnie Parsons1

1950

4
Lee Wallard1

1951

5
Troy Ruttman1

1952

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari6

2000–2006

2
Kurtis Kraft5

1950–1955

3
Watson3

1956–1960

4
Epperly2

1957–1958

5
McLaren2

2001–2007

Longest Win Streak

Michael Schumacher

4 consecutive wins (2003–2006)

Bill Vukovich: 2 wins (1953–1954)

Most recent winner: Lewis Hamilton (2007, McLaren)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
2007United States Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMcLaren
2006United States Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2005United States Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2004United States Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2003United States Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
2002United States Grand PrixRubens BarrichelloFerrari
2001United States Grand PrixMika HäkkinenMcLaren
2000United States Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
1960Indianapolis 500Jim RathmannWatson
1959Indianapolis 500Rodger WardWatson
1958Indianapolis 500Jimmy BryanEpperly
1957Indianapolis 500Sam HanksEpperly
1956Indianapolis 500Pat FlahertyWatson
1955Indianapolis 500Bob SweikertKurtis Kraft
1954Indianapolis 500Bill VukovichKurtis Kraft
1953Indianapolis 500Bill VukovichKurtis Kraft
1952Indianapolis 500Troy RuttmanKuzma
1951Indianapolis 500Lee WallardKurtis Kraft
1950Indianapolis 500Johnnie ParsonsKurtis Kraft

Circuit Analysis

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a permanent road course of 4.192 km with 13 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 73 laps, or 306 km of racing. At 3.1 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 2007.

Across 19 Grands Prix here, 14 different drivers have won. Michael Schumacher leads with 5 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 6. 5 of 19 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P5.3 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P19, by Bill Vukovich in 1954.

Where is Indianapolis Motor Speedway located?

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located in Indianapolis, United States.

When did Indianapolis Motor Speedway first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1950.

How long is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit?

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit is 4.192 km long with 13 turns.

What is the lap record at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

The Formula 1 lap record at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is 1:10.399, set by Rubens Barrichello in 2004.

Who has won the most races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Michael Schumacher leads all drivers with 5 wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.