F1 cars are fast, thanks to their continuous focus on achieving the lowest possible lap times. They do this by fine-tuning their race cars' engines, tires, and aerodynamics, while working within a ...

Modern F1 cars regularly touch 210–220 mph and have peaked beyond 230 mph in speed traps under ideal conditions.

For a minute or so on Saturday afternoon at Monza, Lando Norris was not only provisional polesitter for the Italian Grand Prix, but also a record-breaker: his 1m18.869s lap meant an average speed of ...

2026 F1 Top Speeds and Lap Times From the Opening Races F1 cars in 2026 are reaching top speeds above 315 km/h (196 mph) on straights thanks to the new active aerodynamics system, while lap times sit ...