F1 races typically last around two hours and include between 50 and 70 laps.

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Max Verstappen is the defending champion

The total distance for each race is determined by multiplying the length of each circuit by the number of laps in the race.

For example, the Circuit of the Americas in Texas is 5.513km long, so with 56 laps, the total race distance will be 308.728km.

Likewise, the total race time is determined by the length of each lap and the number of laps in a race.

For example, if a lap at Silverstone takes 1.5 minutes to complete, then the total race time will be 1 hour and 24 minutes (1.5 minutes x 52 laps).



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Max Verstappen is the defending champion

In conclusion, the length of a Formula 1 race is determined by the total distance of the circuit, which must be at least 305km, and the number of laps required to reach that distance.

The total race time is then determined by the length of each lap and the number of laps in the race.



Max Verstappen is the reigning Formula 1 champion

As we can see from the above, the number of laps in each Grand Prix is determined by the length of the circuit.

The race distance is always set to 305km, so whatever the length of the track, the number of laps will be adjusted accordingly.

For example, the shortest circuit on the calendar, Monaco, takes place over just 260km and so 20 laps are required to meet the minimum distance of 305km.

Conversely, the longest circuit, Sakhir, takes place over 5.413km and so 57 laps are required to meet the minimum distance.

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