List of motor racing circuits by FIA Grade
This is a list of auto racing circuits by FIA Grading.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Appendix O to the FIA International Sporting Code defines the inspection and licensing process for racing circuits intending to host races sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's governing body. The grades issued by the FIA Grade from 1 to 6 depending on the suitability of the circuit for different types and groups of cars, with 1 being the highest grade and the only circuits that can host Formula One races. A circuit holding a particular grade can also host events featuring categories of cars at lower grades. The grades are issued "with the sole purpose of permitting the registration of races on the FIA International Calendar, for the categories of vehicles specified."[8]
Grades 1–4 concern various categories of car depending on their power to weight ratio, Grade 5 is for alternative energy vehicles, and Grade 6 relates to autocross, rallycross and ice racing courses.[8] .
Grade One
There are 43 Grade One circuits in 30 nations as of 2019. Circuits holding Grade One certification may host events involving "Automobiles of Groups D (FIA International Formula) and E (Free Formula) with a weight/power ratio of less than 1 kg/hp."[8] As such, a Grade One certification is required to host events involving Formula One cars.[9]
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If a circuit with a Grade 1 layout also has other layouts in other grade/s, will be shaded on other grade lists.
Grade Two
There are 79 Grade Two circuits in 32 nations. Circuits holding Grade Two certification may host events involving "Automobiles of Groups D (FIA International Formula) and E (Free formula) with a weight/power ratio of between 1 and 2 kg/hp."[8]
Grade Three
There are 88 Grade Three circuits in 34 nations. Circuits holding Grade Three certification may host events involving "Category II Automobiles with a weight/power ratio of between 2 and 3 kg/hp."[8]
Grade Four
There are 55 Grade Four circuits in 33 nations. Circuits holding Grade Four certification may host events involving "Category I Automobiles. Category II Automobiles with a weight/power ratio higher than 3 kg/hp."[8]
Grade Six
There are 23 Grade Six circuits in 18 nations. Grade Six is split into three parts, Grade 6A for all classes of Autocross vehicles, Grade 6R for all classes of Rallycross vehicles and Grade 6G for all classes of Ice Racing vehicles.[8]
| Circuit | Country | Layout | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Klub Přerov |  Czechia |
Autocross | 1.000km/0.621mi |
| Autocross Nová Paka | Czechia |
Autocross | 0.930km/0.578mi |
| Autódromo Ciudad de Rosario |  Argentina |
Rallycross | 1.021km/0.634mi |
| Biķernieku Kompleksā Sporta Bāze |  Latvia |
Rallycross | 1.294km/0.804mi |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |  Spain |
Rallycross | 1.137km/0.706mi |
| Circuit de Lohéac |  France |
Rallycross | 1.150km/0.714mi |
| Circuit des ducs Essay | France |
Rallycross | 1.012km/0.629mi |
| Circuit Jules Tacheny Mettet | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
Rallycross | 1.031km/0.640mi |
| Circuit of the Americas |  United States |
Rallycross | 0.806km/0.501mi |
| Circuit Saint Georges de Montaigu | France |
Autocross | 0.919km/0.571mi |
| Circuit Saint-Igny-de-Vers | France |
Autocross | 0.882km/0.548mi |
| Circuit Trois-Rivières | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
Rallycross | 1.370km/0.851mi |
| Estering |  Germany |
Rallycross | 0.952km/0.591mi |
| Eurocircuit Valkenswaard |  Netherlands |
Rallycross | 1.036km/0.643mi |
| Höljesbanan |  Sweden |
Rallycross | 1.210km/0.752mi |
| Killarney Motor Racing Complex |  South Africa |
Rallycross | 1.060km/0.658mi |
| Maggiora Offroad Arena |  Italy |
Rallycross | 1.016km/0.631mi |
| Autocross | 0.980km/0.609mi | ||
| Matschenberg Offroad Arena | Germany |
Autocross | 0.820km/0.509mi |
| Nyirád Motorsport Centrum |  Hungary |
Rallycross | 1.290km/0.801mi |
| Autocross | 1.040km/0.650mi | ||
| Pista Automóvel de Montalegre |  Portugal |
Rallycross | 0.945km/0.587mi |
| Seelow Autocross Circuit | Germany |
Autocross | 0.810km/0.503mi |
| Silverstone Circuit |  United Kingdom |
Rallycross | 0.972km/0.604mi |
| Vilkyciai Circuit |  Lithuania |
Rallycross | 0.872km/0.542mi |
| Autocross | 1.063km/0.660mi |
See also
Notes
- Circuit de Monaco's Grade 1 licence expired 26 May 2020.[5][7] It did not feature on the 2020 Formula One World Championship calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is expected to return in 2021 which will require the licence to be renewed.
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's Grade 1 licence expired 12 June 2020.[5][7] It did not feature on the 2020 Formula One World Championship calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is expected to return in 2021 which will require the licence to be renewed.
- Zandvoort acquired its Grade One license on July 7th, this has not yet been implemented into the documents.
- The FIA lists the length of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Road Course at 4.192KM /2.607mi based on the Formula One Grand Prix layout used between 2000 and 2007.[5]
- As of 31 January 2021 [refresh], the Kymi Ring has not obtained any licence, however the circuit has been constructed to meet Grade 1 requirements.
- Losail International Circuit's Grade 1 licence expired 15 October 2018
- Marina Bay Street Circuit's Grade 1 licence expired 25 September 2019
- Shanghai International Circuit's Grade 1 licence expired 21 March 2020.[5][7] It did not feature on the 2020 Formula One World Championship calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Should it return in 2021, it will require the licence to be renewed.
- Autodrom Most's Grade 2 licence expired 8 April 2020.
- Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo's Grade 2 licence expired 17 July 2019.
References
- "List of FIA licensed circuits (2017)". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- "List of FIA licensed circuits (2018)". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- "List of FIA licensed circuits (2018 update)". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- "List of FIA licensed circuits (2018 update 2)". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
- "List of FIA licensed circuits (2019)". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 14 October 2019.
- "List of FIA licensed circuits (March 2020)" (PDF). Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 2 March 2020.
- "List of FIA licensed circuits (June 2020)" (PDF). Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 29 June 2020.
- "Appendix O - Procedures for the Recognition of Motor Racing Circuits 2019" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
- "The FIA FAQ on Formula One World Championship". Atlas F1. 2001. Retrieved 2020-07-25.