Ayrton Senna
Donington Park – F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
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Donington Park, located in Leicestershire, England, opened in 1931 and rebuilt by Tom Wheatcroft in 1977. The 4.020 km layout hosted just one Formula 1 race — the 1993 European Grand Prix, made legendary by Ayrton Senna\'s first-lap overtaking masterclass in torrential rain. The famous opening sequence of Redgate, Craner Curves, and Old Hairpin remains one of the finest in British motorsport.
Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 7.280 km / 4.524 mi |
| Circuit type | Permanent circuit |
| Elevation change | 38 meters / 125 feet |
| Driving direction | Clockwise ↻ |
| Corners | 12 corners (3 low / 7 medium / 2 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P4100%based on 1 race |
| Pole position side | Left side |
| Top speed | 295 km/h (183 mph) |
| Average race speed | 336 km/h (209 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 19.0 seconds |
| Lap record | 1:18.029 (336 km/h / 209 mph) (Ayrton Senna, 1993) |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 1931 (95 years ago) |
| Local timezone | Europe/London (BST, UTC+01) |
| Owner | MotorSport Vision (Jonathan Palmer) |
| Official website | www.donington-park.co.uk |
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 | 1993 | 1  Ayrton Senna 1:50:46.5702  Damon Hill +1:23.1993  Alain Prost | McLaren Williams Williams | 1:18.029 Ayrton Senna McLaren | 76 | 1993 Race Report & Results |
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Drivers Ranking
| NO | Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrton Senna | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 10 |
| 2 | Damon Hill | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 3 | Alain Prost | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 4 | Johnny Herbert | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Riccardo Patrese | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 2 |
| 6 | Fabrizio Barbazza | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 7 | Rubens Barrichello | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 0 |
| 8 |  Michael Schumacher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 18.0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Thierry Boutsen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 10 |  Jyrki Järvilehto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 21.0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Aguri Suzuki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 16.0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Karl Wendlinger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 24.0 | 0 |
| 13 | Alessandro Zanardi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 14 | Michele Alboreto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 11.0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mark Blundell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | 0 |
| 16 | Andrea de Cesaris | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 14.0 | 0 |
| 17 | Ukyo Katayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 22.0 | 0 |
| 18 | Érik Comas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 9.0 | 0 |
| 19 | Philippe Alliot | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 17.0 | 0 |
| 20 |  Michael Andretti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 25.0 | 0 |
| 21 | Derek Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| 22 | Gerhard Berger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 20.0 | 0 |
| 23 | Jean Alesi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 15.0 | 0 |
| 24 | Martin Brundle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 23.0 | 0 |
| 25 | Christian Fittipaldi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 7.0 | 0 |
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Constructors Ranking
| NO | Team | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 10 |
| 2 | Williams | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 3 | Team Lotus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 3 |
| 4 | Benetton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 11.5 | 2 |
| 5 | Minardi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 6.5 | 1 |
| 6 | Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 17.5 | 0 |
| 7 | Larrousse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 8 | Ligier | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.5 | 21.0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 0 |
| 10 |  Sauber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 22.5 | 0 |
| 11 | Footwork | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.5 | 14.0 | 0 |
| 12 | Lola | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 11.0 | 0 |
| 13 | Tyrrell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.5 | 18.0 | 0 |
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Donington Park — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at Donington Park?
Donington Park has hosted 1 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 1993.
Who has the most F1 wins at Donington Park?
Ayrton Senna holds the record at Donington Park with 1 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at Donington Park?
McLaren is the most successful constructor at Donington Park with 1 wins.
What is the lap record at Donington Park?
The lap record at Donington Park is 01:18.029, set by Ayrton Senna in 1993.
Where is Donington Park located?
Donington Park is located in Leicestershire.
When was Donington Park built?
Donington Park opened in 1931.
In which direction is Donington Park driven?
Donington Park is driven clockwise.
How many corners does Donington Park have?
Donington Park has 12 corners.
Is Donington Park a street or permanent circuit?
Donington Park is a permanent circuit.
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