F1 Top Speed Record Comparison (KPH)
Compare Formula 1 top speed records. Austin traps to Baku and Mexico record runs with official FIA and team trap data in KPH listed. Includes tables and sources
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Bonneville test 2006 Hit 397.4 KPH. Not a race weekend run. | 397.4 kph | Modified BAR Honda run on salt flats | Autosport How fast is an F1 car and Britannica |
| Bottas Baku qualifying 2016 Hit 378 KPH. Best official weekend speed. | 378 kph | Williams FW38 qualifying tow in Baku | Autosport How fast is an F1 car |
| Bottas Mexico race 2016 Hit 372.6 KPH. Best official in race speed. | 372.6 kph | Williams race speed on Mexico straight | Formula1.com 2016 in numbers and Britannica |
| Colapinto Las Vegas qualifying 2024 Hit 356.4 KPH. Fastest F1 2024 mark. | 356.4 kph | Williams qualifying trap in Las Vegas | Autosport How fast is an F1 car |
| Las Vegas telemetry top 2026 Hit 347 KPH. Matches Monza level. | 347 kph | Telemetry peak on the Strip straight | Formuladream Las Vegas circuit telemetry |
| Russell Las Vegas trap 2023 Hit 343.8 KPH. Low drag setup. | 343.8 kph | Mercedes speed trap in Las Vegas race | Mercedes AMG F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 page |
| Russell Monza qualifying Hit 338.1 KPH. Monza is built for speed. | 338.1 kph | Mercedes top trap at Monza Temple of Speed | F1i Monza Speed Trap report |
| Tsunoda Austin qualifying 2024 Hit 334.2 KPH. Led the Austin trap list. | 334.2 kph | RB Honda top trap in Austin qualifying | FIA Austin 2024 qualifying maximum speeds PDF |
| Perez Austin qualifying 2024 Hit 333.8 KPH. Second in Austin traps. | 333.8 kph | Red Bull trap in Austin qualifying | FIA Austin 2024 qualifying maximum speeds PDF |
| Magnussen Austin qualifying 2024 Hit 333.3 KPH. Tied with Leclerc. | 333.3 kph | Haas Ferrari trap in Austin qualifying | FIA Austin 2024 qualifying maximum speeds PDF |
| Leclerc Austin qualifying 2024 Hit 333.3 KPH. Tied with Magnussen. | 333.3 kph | Ferrari trap in Austin qualifying | FIA Austin 2024 qualifying maximum speeds PDF |
| Hamilton Austin qualifying 2024 Hit 332.4 KPH. Mid pack in Austin traps. | 332.4 kph | Mercedes trap in Austin qualifying | FIA Austin 2024 qualifying maximum speeds PDF |
About this converter
Formula 1 cars set top speeds in speed traps each weekend. Low drag tracks like Baku, Monza and Mexico give the highest numbers. This tool compares official top speeds in KPH, with MPH as a second unit. Valtteri Bottas holds the in race best near 372.6 KPH from Mexico 2016. His Baku 2016 qualifying run hit 378 KPH. Recent traps range near 330 to 356 KPH. Use the list to see how track shape and tow change top speed.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Use it to compare Bottas Baku with Bottas Mexico. Try Austin traps against Las Vegas traps for 2024 cars. Switch to MPH to see US units.
Speeds come from FIA qualifying maximum speed PDFs, Formula1.com race and season pages and Mercedes AMG F1 team race pages. Race best and qualifying best are not the same, since tow and fuel load differ. Bonneville runs used a modified car and do not count as race records. Values are shown to one decimal in KPH. MPH uses 1.609344 per mile. Wind and setup can shift traps by a few KPH on the same day.
FAQ
What is the fastest F1 race speed?
Valtteri Bottas hit 372.6 KPH in the Mexico 2016 race. Formula1.com lists it as 372.5 KPH in season notes due to rounding.
What is the fastest F1 weekend speed?
Bottas hit 378 KPH in Baku 2016 qualifying. Tow and low drag made that run stand out.
Why is Bonneville faster?
The Honda test hit 397.4 KPH with a modified car on salt. It is an FIA land speed mark, not a Grand Prix mark.
How do KPH and MPH convert?
One mile is 1.609344 km. This tool stores KPH and turns MPH by that rate.
Sources
- Formula1.com 2016 in numbers
- FIA Austin 2024 qualifying maximum speeds PDF
- Autosport How fast is an F1 car
- Mercedes AMG F1 Las Vegas pages
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 12 entries
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