List of motor racing circuits by FIA grade
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Appendix O to the FIA International Sporting Code defines the inspection and licensing process for auto 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 are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 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".[1] Grades 1–4 concern various categories of cars depending on their power to weight ratio, and grade 6 relates to autocross, rallycross and ice racing courses. Grade 5 was previously designated for alternative energy vehicles until September 2022 when this was changed to designate developing circuits with FIA Provisional Circuit Licences.[1]
Grade One
There are 40 Grade One circuits with 50 layouts. 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."[1] As such, a Grade One certification is required to host events involving Formula One cars.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Grade Two
There are 66 Grade Two circuits for a total of 79 layouts as of August 2024. 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]
If a circuit with a Grade 2 layout also has other layouts in other grade/s, will be shaded on other grade lists.
Grade Three
There are 55 Grade Three circuits for a total of 59 layouts as of June 2024. Circuits holding Grade Three certification may host events involving "Category II Automobiles with a weight/power ratio of between 2 and 3 kg/hp". Since 2020, there is also a specific grade given for Formula E circuits; which is called as "Grade 3E".[1][7]
Grade Four
As of June 2024[update] there are 10 Grade Four circuits. 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."[1][7]
Grade Six
As of June 2024[update] there are 22 Grade Six circuits with 25 layouts.[7] 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.[1][7]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Buddh International Circuit's Grade 1 license expired 18 November 2022.
- ↑ Circuit Paul Ricard's Grade 1 licences expired on 26 July 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Indianapolis Motor Speedway's pre-2008 F1 layout has Grade 1 license, while its current road course layout has Grade 2 license until May 2025.
- ↑ Istanbul Park's Grade 1 license expired 12 November 2023.
- ↑ Moscow Raceway's Grade 1 license expired 3 July 2024.
- ↑ Circuit Paul Ricard's Grade 2 licences expired on 26 July 2024.
- ↑ Guia circuit has a specific Grade 2 licence, named as "Grade 2 Restricted".
- ↑ Norisring's Grade 2 licence expired on 11 July 2024.
- ↑ Road Atlanta's Grade 2 licence expired 15 April 2024.
- ↑ Sachsenring's Grade 2 licence expired on 8 July 2024.
- ↑ Sportsland Sugo's Grade 2 license expired 31 December 2023.
- ↑ Tokachi International Speedway's Grade 2 license expired 31 December 2023.
- ↑ Watkins Glen International's Grade 2 licence expired 8 June 2022.
- ↑ Adelaide Street Circuit's Grade 3 licence expired 26 February 2024.
- ↑ Anneau du Rhin has a specific Grade 3 licence for this layout, named as "Grade 3 Restricted".
- ↑ Autodromo di Pergusa's Grade 3 licence expired 16 July 2024.
- ↑ Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Autódromo Miguel E. Abed's Grade 3 licence expired 19 August 2022.
- ↑ Autodromo Riccardo Paletti's Grade 3 licence expired 19 August 2022.
- ↑ Brainerd International Raceway's Grade 3 licence expired 30 June 2024.
- ↑ Cape Town Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Circuito do Anhembi has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ ExCeL London Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Homestead–Miami Speedway's Grade 3 licence expired 19 September 2023.
- ↑ Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Circuit de Monaco has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ MotorLand Aragón's Grade 3 licences expired 1 July 2024.
- ↑ Riyadh Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ São Paulo Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Seoul Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Shanghai International Cİrcuit has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Timaru International Motor Raceway's Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
- ↑ Tokyo Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as "Grade 3E".
- ↑ Tor Poznań has a specific Grade 3 licence for this layout, named as "Grade 3 Restricted".
- ↑ Winton Motor Raceway's Grade 3 licence expired 1 June 2022.
- ↑ Goodwood Circuit has a specific Grade 4 licence, named as "Grade 4 Historic".
- ↑ Jyllands-Ringen's Grade 4 licence expired 30 May 2023.
- ↑ Pembrey Circuit's Grade 4 licence expired 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Biķernieki Complex Sports Base's Grade 6R license expired 31 August 2022.
- ↑ Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps's Grade 6R licence expired 31 December 2022 for its rallycross layout.
- ↑ Igora Drive's Grade 6R licence expired 31 December 2023 for its rallycross layout.
- ↑ Lydden Hill Race Circuit's Grade 6R licence expired 17 June 2023.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Appendix O - Procedures for the Recognition of Motor Racing Circuits 2022" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ↑ "The FIA FAQ on Formula One World Championship". Atlas F1. 2001. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ↑ "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2022-08-15" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ↑ "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2023-04-17" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2023-10-22" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2024-03-13" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2024-06-03" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2024-08-01" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ↑ "Circuit Licence Grade 3". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 September 2024.
