Longest Grand Prix titles held by two historic races
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Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The 1951 French Grand Prix at Reims holds the record for longest F1 race by distance, covering 601.832 kilometers across 77 laps. Meanwhile, the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix recorded the longest duration at 4 hours, 4 minutes, 39 seconds, including a two-hour red flag stoppage. These records reflect the evolution of racing regulations, with modern races set at a minimum of roughly 305 kilometers. The 2011 race also led to a maximum time limit rule, currently set at three hours. Both records remain unchallenged under current rules.
- •1951 French Grand Prix: longest race by distance at 601.832 kilometers.
- •2011 Canadian Grand Prix: longest race by duration at over 4 hours.
- •Red flag in the 2011 race lasted approximately two hours.
- •Modern F1 races minimum distance is roughly 305 kilometers.
- •FIA introduced maximum race time rule after the 2011 Grand Prix.
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