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Long Beach Street Circuit

California, United States · First GP: 1976

Long Beach Street Circuit is a 2.035 mi circuit in California, United States, featuring 14 turns. It has hosted 8 Grand Prix races since 1976.

Track Specs

2.035 mi

Length

14

Turns

Clockwise

Direction

Lap Record

1:28.330

Niki Lauda (1983)

GP History

8

Total Races

1

Race Title

United States Grand Prix West1976–1983

Circuit Record Book

8

Total Races

8

Different Winners

1

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:28.330Niki Lauda (1983)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Clay Regazzoni1

1976

2
Mario Andretti1

1977

3
Carlos Reutemann1

1978

4
Gilles Villeneuve1

1979

5
Nelson Piquet1

1980

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari3

1976–1979

2
McLaren2

1982–1983

3
Team Lotus1

1977

4
Brabham1

1980

5
Williams1

1981

Most recent winner: John Watson (1983, McLaren)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1983United States Grand Prix WestJohn WatsonMcLaren
1982United States Grand Prix WestNiki LaudaMcLaren
1981United States Grand Prix WestAlan JonesWilliams
1980United States Grand Prix WestNelson PiquetBrabham
1979United States Grand Prix WestGilles VilleneuveFerrari
1978United States Grand Prix WestCarlos ReutemannFerrari
1977United States Grand Prix WestMario AndrettiTeam Lotus
1976United States Grand Prix WestClay RegazzoniFerrari

Circuit Analysis

At 4.3 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 1983.

Across 8 Grands Prix here, 8 different drivers have won. Clay Regazzoni leads with 1 win, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 3. 4 of 8 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P4.0 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P22, by John Watson in 1983.

Where is Long Beach Street Circuit located?

Long Beach Street Circuit is located in California, United States.

When did Long Beach Street Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Long Beach Street Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1976.

How long is the Long Beach Street Circuit circuit?

The Long Beach Street Circuit circuit is 3.275 km long with 14 turns.

What is the lap record at Long Beach Street Circuit?

The Formula 1 lap record at Long Beach Street Circuit is 1:28.330, set by Niki Lauda in 1983.

Who has won the most races at Long Beach Street Circuit?

John Watson leads all drivers with 1 win at Long Beach Street Circuit.