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[edit]

There are 39 Grade One circuit with 49 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]

Grade Two[edit]

There are 60 Grade Two circuits for a total of 70 layouts as of February 2023. 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.”[4]

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[edit]

There are 33 Grade Three circuits for a total of 40 layouts as of February 2023. 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][4]

Grade Four[edit]

As of December 2022 there are 8 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][4]

Grade Six[edit]

As of February 2023 there are 15 Grade Six circuits.[4] 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][4]

See also[edit]

  1. ^ Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez’s Grade 1 license expired 15 December 2022. It will feature on the 2023 Formula One World Championship calendar, so the license will have to be renewed.
  2. ^ Baku City Circuit’s Grade 1 license expired 16 June 2022. It will feature on the 2023 Formula One World Championship calendar, so the license will have to be renewed.
  3. ^ Buddh International Circuit’s Grade 1 license expired 18 November 2022.
  4. ^ Chang International Circuit’s Grade 1 license expired 28 September 2022.
  5. ^ Circuit of the Americas’s Grade 1 license expired on 31 December 2022. It will feature on the 2023 Formula One World Championship calendar, so the license will have to be renewed.
  6. ^ Fuji Speedway’s Grade 1 license expired on 12 January 2023.
  7. ^ Hungaroring seems as Grade 2 circuit in the list, however it was featured on the 2022 Formula One World Championship calendar and it will also feature on the 2023 Formula One World Championship calendar. So, the circuit should have actually Grade 1 license rather than Grade 2 license.
  8. ^ a b 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.
  9. ^ Korea International Circuit’s Grade 1 license expired on 1 January 2023.
  10. ^ Las Vegas Street Circuit has not been built yet, however it will feature on the 2023 Formula One World Championship calendar, so the license will have to be obtained.
  11. ^ On the 2023 Formula One World Championship race, the length of Marina Bay Street Circuit will be decreased to 4.928 km (3.062 mi).
  12. ^ Sepang International Circuit’s Grade 1 license expired 1 October 2020.
  13. ^ Shanghai International Circuit’s Grade 1 license expired on 21 March 2020.
  14. ^ Anderstorp Raceway’s Grade 2 license expired 28 May 2021.
  15. ^ Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo’s Grade 2 licence expired 17 July 2019.
  16. ^ Circuit du Val de Vienne’s Grade 2 licence expired 19 May 2021.
  17. ^ Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan’s Grade 2 license expired on 28 February 2023.
  18. ^ Circuit Paul Ricard has specific Grade 2 licence for two layouts, named as “Grade 2+1T”.
  19. ^ Circuito de Navarra has a specific Grade 2 licence, named as “Grade 2+1T”.
  20. ^ Circuito del Jarama’s Grade 2 license expired on 23 January 2023.
  21. ^ Guia circuit has a specific Grade 2 licence, named as “Grade 2 Restricted”.
  22. ^ Lihpao International Circuit’s Grade 2 licence expired 22 February 2022.
  23. ^ Madras Motor Race Track’s Grade 2 licence expired 21 July 2022.
  24. ^ Ordos International Circuit’s Grade 2 licence expired 7 April 2022.
  25. ^ Parque La Pedrera Urban Circuit’s Grade 2 licence expired 24 April 2021.
  26. ^ Sepang North Circuit’s Grade 2 licence expired 1 October 2020.
  27. ^ Shanghai International Circuit’s Grade 2 license expired 21 March 2022.
  28. ^ St. Petersburg Street Circuit’s Grade 2 license expired 12 March 2023.
  29. ^ Surfers Paradise Street Circuit’s Grade 2 license expired 28 August 2022.
  30. ^ Sydney Motorsport Park’s Grade 2 license expired 20 June 2022.
  31. ^ Taupo International Motorsport Park’s Grade 2 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  32. ^ The Bend Motorsport Park’s Grade 2 license expired 10 August 2022.
  33. ^ The Grade 2 licences of Tokachi expired; the Grand Prix layout’s license expired 1 November 2020, and Short Layout’s license expired 21 December 2020.
  34. ^ Toronto’s Grade 2 licence expired 12 July 2020.
  35. ^ Vallelunga Circuit has specific Grade 2 licence for the club layout, named as “Grade 2+1T”.
  36. ^ Virginia International Raceway’s Grade 2 licence expired 3 April 2022.
  37. ^ Watkins Glen International’s Grade 2 licence expired 8 June 2022.
  38. ^ Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as “Grade 3E”.
  39. ^ Autódromo Miguel E. Abed has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as “Grade 3E”.
  40. ^ Autodromo Riccardo Paletti’s Grade 3 licence expired 19 August 2022.
  41. ^ Autódromo Velo Città’s Grade 3 licence expired 9 February 2021.
  42. ^ Bangsaen Street Circuit’s Grade 3 licence expired 27 June 2021.
  43. ^ Cape Town Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as “Grade 3E”.
  44. ^ Circuit Chris Amon’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  45. ^ Circuit Ricardo Tormo has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as “Grade 3E”.
  46. ^ Circuit de Monaco has a specific Grade 3 licence for its Formula E layout, named as “Grade 3E”.
  47. ^ Circuit de Pau-Ville’s Grade 3 licence expired 10 May 2022.
  48. ^ Circuit des Invalides’s Grade 3 licence expired 22 April 2020.
  49. ^ Circuit Trois Rivieres’s Grade 3 licence expired 10 August 2020.
  50. ^ Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as “Grade 3E”.
  51. ^ Circuito Internacional de Vila Real’s Grade 3 licence expired 23 June 2020.
  52. ^ Lausitzring circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence for this layout, named as “Grade 3 Restricted”.
  53. ^ Everland Speedway’s Grade 3 licence expired 8 April 2022.
  54. ^ ExCeL London Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as “Grade 3E”.
  55. ^ Goldenport Park Circuit’s Grade 3 licence expired 12 February 2022.
  56. ^ Guangdong International Circuit’s Grade 3 licence expired 11 April 2022.
  57. ^ Haitang Bay Circuit’s Grade 3E licence expired 21 March 2022.
  58. ^ Hampton Downs Motorsport Park’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  59. ^ Hidden Valley Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 June 2022.
  60. ^ Highlands Motorsport Park’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  61. ^ Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as “Grade 3E”.
  62. ^ Mount Panorama Circuit’s Grade 3 licence expired 24 August 2022.
  63. ^ Newcastle Street Circuit’s Grade 3 licence expired 16 October 2022.
  64. ^ Parque O’Higgins Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as “Grade 3E”.
  65. ^ Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit’s Grade 3 licence expired 9 November 2022.
  66. ^ Pukekohe Park Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  67. ^ Queensland Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 22 July 2022.
  68. ^ Riyadh Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as “Grade 3E”.
  69. ^ Ruapuna Park’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  70. ^ Sandown Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 16 November 2022.
  71. ^ Salzburgring’s Grade 3 licence expired 5 April 2021.
  72. ^ Seoul Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 licence, named as “Grade 3E”.
  73. ^ Symmons Plains Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 26 March 2022.
  74. ^ Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit has specific Grade 3 licence for its three layouts, named as “Grade 3E”.
  75. ^ Teretonga Park’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  76. ^ Thruxton Circuit’s Grade 3 license expired on 12 February 2023.
  77. ^ Timaru International Motor Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 August 2022.
  78. ^ Wanneroo Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 9 April 2022.
  79. ^ Winton Motor Raceway’s Grade 3 licence expired 1 June 2022.
  80. ^ Automotodrom Grobnik’s Grade 4 licence expired 1 June 2022.
  81. ^ Goodwood Circuit has a specific Grade 4 licence, named as “Grade 4 Historic”.
  82. ^ Mondello Park’s Grade 4 licence expired 1 July 2022.
  83. ^ Pembrey Circuit’s Grade 4 licence expired 21 September 2022.
  84. ^ Autocross Nová Paka’s Grade 6A licence expired 31 December 2022.
  85. ^ Biķernieki Complex Sports Base’s Grade 6R license expired 31 August 2022.
  86. ^ Circuit de Lohéac’s Grade 6R licence expired 31 December 2021.
  87. ^ Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps’s Grade 6R licence expired 31 December 2022 for its rallycross layout.
  88. ^ Circuit Jules Tacheny Mettet’s Grade 6R licence expired 11 April 2021 for its rallycross layout, but it will feature on the 2023 World RX calendar.
  89. ^ COTA RX’s Grade 6R licence expired 31 December 2019 for its rallycross layout.
  90. ^ Trois Rivieres’s Grade 6R licence expired 31 December 2021 for its rallycross layout.
  91. ^ Cross Arena Prerov’s Grade 6A license expired 31 December 2022.
  92. ^ Duivelsbergcircuit’s Grade 6R licence expired 11 April 2021.
  93. ^ Höljesbanan’s Grade 6R license expired 31 December 2022, but it will feature on the 2023 World RX calendar.
  94. ^ Killarney’s Grade 6R licence expired 31 December 2019 for its rallycross layout, but it will feature on the 2023 World RX calendar.
  95. ^ Maggiora Offroad Arena – Autodromo Pragiarolo’s Grade 6R license expired 8 April 2022 for its rallycross layout, Grade 6A license expired 31 December 2022 for its autocross layout.
  96. ^ Seelow Autocross Circuit’s Grade 6A licence expired 31 December 2022.
  97. ^ Silverstone Circuit’s Grade 6R licence expired 25 May 2021 for its rallycross layout.

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