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Watkins Glen International

🏁 United States · F1 1961–1980

Watkins Glen International latest Formula 1 layout

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Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen International is a permanent racing circuit in Watkins Glen, United States. Its latest Formula 1 configuration documented here measures 5.430 km, includes 10 turns and is driven clockwise.

Watkins Glen International's World Championship story begins in 1961. Race Archive follows the venue through 20 represented F1 seasons and 3 historical layouts, up to 1980, showing how the track and its role in the championship evolved over time.

Latest F1 configuration

Track identity

Length: 5.430 km
Turns: 10
Circuit type: permanent racing circuit
Direction: clockwise
F1 debut: 1961
Latest F1 season: 1980
Seasons represented: 20
Archive layouts: 3

Length, turns, type and direction refer to the latest Formula 1 configuration documented for this venue; historical layouts can differ.

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Historical layouts

3 historical layouts

Watkins Glen International layout used in 1961-1970

Layout 1

1961-1970

Used in: 1961-1970

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Watkins Glen International layout used in 1971-1974

Layout 2

1971-1974

Used in: 1971-1974

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Watkins Glen International layout used in 1975-1980

Latest archive layout

1975-1980

Used in: 1975-1980

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Available seasons

1950–2026