Fastest Lap
The quickest single lap set by any driver during a race, worth 1 bonus point since 2019.
What is Fastest Lap?
The fastest lap is the quickest single lap set by any driver during a Formula 1 race. Since 2019, a bonus point is awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap, provided they finish in the top 10. The fastest lap is often set late in the race when cars are lighter (less fuel) and drivers are on fresh tyres. Teams sometimes pit a driver specifically to set the fastest lap and claim the bonus point. Michael Schumacher holds the record for most fastest laps (77). The fastest lap bonus point can be strategically important in tight championship battles.
History in Formula 1
Fastest lap has been part of F1 since the beginning, but the bonus point was only introduced in 2019. Previously, fastest lap was a matter of prestige but had no championship value.
What is Fastest Lap in Formula 1?
The quickest single lap set by any driver during a race, worth 1 bonus point since 2019. The fastest lap is the quickest single lap set by any driver during a Formula 1 race. Since 2019, a bonus point is awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap, provided they finish in the top 10. T...
When was Fastest Lap introduced to F1?
Fastest lap has been part of F1 since the beginning, but the bonus point was only introduced in 2019. Previously, fastest lap was a matter of prestige but had no championship value....
Quick Definition
The quickest single lap set by any driver during a race, worth 1 bonus point since 2019.