Formula 1 circuitHistoric

Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen, United States · 1961–1980

Lap length

5.435 km

Corners

Direction

Clockwise

Grands Prix held

First Grand Prix

1,961

Final Grand Prix

1,980

Most wins

Graham Hill

3 victories

Background

History

Opened in 1956, the Glen hosted the US Grand Prix continuously from 1961 to 1980 as the traditional F1 season finale. Safety concerns and financial trouble ended F1 racing there in 1980.

This circuit is not on the current Formula 1 calendar.