Fastest lap in Formula 1 history
The current fastest lap in formula 1 history record is 164.5 mph, held by Max Verstappen, 2025 Italian Grand Prix qualifying, set on September 6, 2025. Last checked October 14, 2026.
164.5
mph
Max Verstappen, 2025 Italian Grand Prix qualifying
- Holder
- Max Verstappen, 2025 Italian Grand Prix qualifying
- Record
- 164.5 mph
- Metric
- 264.7 km/h
- Exact figure
- 164.466 mph average
- Location
- Monza, Italy
- Date set
- September 6, 2025
- Recognized by
- FIA
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- AP (via KSL) Fastest lap in f1 history sees verstappen take pole for italian gp ahead of norris and piastri
- Sky Sport Italia F1 gp piu veloci classifica all time
- guinnessworldrecords.com Highest average lap speed at a formula one grand prix
- bbc.com Read the source
- motorsportmagazine.com What is the fastest f1 car of all time
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