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AVUS – F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
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AVUS (Automobil-Verkehrs- und Übungs-Straße), built in 1921 in the Grunewald forest of Berlin, Germany, was a 19th-century-conceived dual-carriageway turned race circuit — essentially two long straights connected by a steeply banked north curve and a hairpin. The 8.300 km configuration hosted its only Formula 1 World Championship round in 1959, won by Tony Brooks for Ferrari. The Nordkurve banking was demolished in the 1960s.
Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 8.300 km / 5.157 mi |
| Circuit type | Hybrid (permanent & street) |
| Elevation change | 5 meters / 16 feet |
| Driving direction | Clockwise ↻ |
| Corners | 4 corners (1 low / 1 medium / 2 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P1100%based on 1 race |
| Pole position side | Left side |
| Top speed | 290 km/h (180 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 22.0 seconds |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 1921 (105 years ago) |
| Local timezone | Europe/Berlin (CEST, UTC+02) |
Surface & Tyres
Asphalt Grip
Asphalt Abrasion
Tyre Stress
Tyre Degradation
History
More circuit history coming soon — we are still adding key corner stories for this track.
Winners & Podiums
| No. | Year | Podium | Team | Fastest Lap | Laps | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1959 | 1  Tony Brooks 2:09:31.6002  Dan Gurney +2.9003 Phil Hill +1:04.800 |  Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari | 60 | 1959 Race Report & Results |
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Drivers Ranking
| NO | Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Brooks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 2 | Dan Gurney | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 3 | Phil Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Maurice Trintignant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Jo Bonnier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Hans Herrmann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 0 |
| 7 | Graham Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| 8 | Harry Schell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 0 |
| 9 | Stirling Moss | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 15.0 | 0 |
| 10 | Masten Gregory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 0 |
| 11 | Innes Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Bruce McLaren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 13 |  Jack Brabham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11.0 | 0 |
| 14 | Ian Burgess | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| 15 | Cliff Allison | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 |
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Constructors Ranking
| NO | Team | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 19 |
| 2 | Cooper-Climax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 3 |
| 3 | BRM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 4 | Team Lotus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 0 |
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AVUS — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at AVUS?
AVUS has hosted 1 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 1959.
Who has the most F1 wins at AVUS?
Tony Brooks holds the record at AVUS with 1 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at AVUS?
Ferrari is the most successful constructor at AVUS with 1 wins.
Where is AVUS located?
AVUS is located in Berlin.
When was AVUS built?
AVUS opened in 1921.
In which direction is AVUS driven?
AVUS is driven clockwise.
How many corners does AVUS have?
AVUS has 4 corners.
Is AVUS a street or permanent circuit?
AVUS is a hybrid circuit.
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