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List of motor racing circuits by FIA grade

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Appendix O to the FIA International Sporting Code defines the inspection and licensing process for auto racing circuits intending to host races sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's governing body. The grades issued by the FIA are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, depending on the suitability of the circuit for different types and groups of cars, with 1 being the highest grade and the only circuits that can host Formula One races. A circuit holding a particular grade can also host events featuring categories of cars at lower grades. The grades are issued "with the sole purpose of permitting the registration of races on the FIA International Calendar, for the categories of vehicles specified".[1]

Grades 1–4 concern various categories of cars depending on their power to weight ratio, and grade 6 relates to autocross, rallycross and ice racing courses. Grade 5 was previously designated for alternative energy vehicles until September 2022 when this was changed to designate developing circuits with FIA Provisional Circuit Licences.[1]

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Grade One

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There are 44 Grade One circuits with 59 layouts as of October 2025. Circuits holding Grade One certification may host events involving "Automobiles of Groups D (FIA International Formula) and E (Free Formula) with a weight/power ratio of less than 1 kg/hp."[1] As such, a Grade One certification is required to host events involving Formula One cars.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Additional requirements for Grade 1 include advanced medical facilities and staff, barrier safety design, and minimum track lengths and widths.[15]

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Grade Two

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There are 68 Grade Two circuits for a total of 84 layouts as of October 2025. Circuits holding Grade Two certification may host events involving "Automobiles of Groups D (FIA International Formula) and E (Free formula) with a weight/power ratio of between 1 and 2 kg/hp."[14]

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If a circuit with a Grade 2 layout also has other layouts in other grade/s, will be shaded   on other grade lists.

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Grade Three

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There are 52 Grade Three circuits for a total of 55 layouts as of October 2025. Circuits holding Grade Three certification may host events involving "Category II Automobiles with a weight/power ratio of between 2 and 3 kg/hp". Since 2020, there is also a specific grade given for Formula E circuits; which is called as "Grade 3E".[1][14]

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Grade Four

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As of October 2025 there are 10 Grade Four circuits. Circuits holding Grade Four certification may host events involving "Category I Automobiles. Category II Automobiles with a weight/power ratio higher than 3 kg/hp."[1][14]

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Grade Six

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As of October 2025 there are 21 Grade Six circuits with 23 layouts.[17] Grade Six is split into three parts: Grade 6A for all classes of autocross vehicles, Grade 6R for all classes of rallycross vehicles and Grade 6RW for the circuits used in FIA World Rallycross Championship and FIA European Rallycross Championship.[1][14]

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Notes

  1. [1]
    Autódromo José Carlos Pace's Grade 1 license expired 12 November 2024. It will feature on the 2025 Formula One World Championship and 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship calendars, so the license will have to be renewed.
  2. [2]
    Buddh International Circuit's Grade 1 license expired 18 November 2022.
  3. [3]
    Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's Grade 1 license expired 16 June 2025. It will feature on the 2026 Formula One World Championship calendar, so the license will have to be renewed.
  4. [4]
    Kuwait Motor Town's Grade 1 license expired 19 February 2025.
  5. [5]
    Moscow Raceway's Grade 1 license expired 3 July 2024.
  6. [6]
    TOSFED İstanbul Park's Grade 1 license expired 12 November 2023 and Grade 3 license expired 16 May 2025.
  7. [7]
    Autodromo di Franciacorta's Grade 2 license expired on 1 September 2024.
  8. [8]
    Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo previously held a Grade 1 license which expired 24 April 2024.
  9. [9]
    Circuit de la Sarthe's Grade 2 license expired 10 June 2025. It will feature on the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship calendar, so the license will have to be renewed.
  10. [10]
    Circuito de Navarra's Grade 2 license was extended to 6 March 2028, and the circuit layout length was still assumed as 3.933 km (2.444 mi) in the list.
  11. [11]
    Fiorano Circuit previously held a Grade 1 license which expired 13 April 2024.
  12. [12]
    Guia circuit has a specific Grade 2 license, named as "Grade 2 Restricted".
  13. [13]
    Kyalami's Grade 2 license expired on 18 August 2025.
  14. [14]
    Lime Rock Park's Grade 2 license expired on 6 July 2025.
  15. [15]
    Sonoma Raceway's Grade 2 license expired on 30 March 2025.
  16. [16]
    Tokachi International Speedway's Grade 2 license expired 31 December 2023.
  17. [17]
    V1 Auto World Tianjin's Grade 2 license expired on 13 July 2025.
  18. [18]
    Virginia International Raceway's Grade 2 license expired on 4 July 2025.
  19. [19]
    Zhuzhou International Circuit's Grade 2 license expired on 12 July 2025.
  20. [20]
    Anneau du Rhin has a specific Grade 3 license for this layout, named as "Grade 3 Restricted".
  21. [21]
    Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez has a specific Grade 3 licende for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
  22. [22]
    Brainerd International Raceway's Grade 3 license expired 30 June 2024.
  23. [23]
    Cape Town Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license, named as "Grade 3E".
  24. [24]
    Circuit Pau-Arnos's Grade 3 license expired 3 August 2024.
  25. [25]
    Circuito Internacional de Vila Real has a specific Grade 3 license for this layout, named as "Grade 3 Restricted".
  26. [26]
    Croft Circuit's Grade 3 license expired 21 June 2025.
  27. [27]
    ExCeL London Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license, named as "Grade FE".
  28. [28]
    Hockenheimring's Grade 3 license expired 3 April 2025.
  29. [29]
    Homestead–Miami Speedway has a specific Grade 3 license for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
  30. [30]
    Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license, named as "Grade 3E".
  31. [31]
    Jeddah Corniche Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
  32. [32]
    Knockhill Racing Circuit's Grade 3 license expired 26 June 2025.
  33. [33]
    Riyadh Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license, named as "Grade 3E".
  34. [34]
    São Paulo Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license, named as "Grade 3E".
  35. [35]
    Shanghai International Cİrcuit has a specific Grade 3 license for its Formula E layout, named as "Grade 3E".
  36. [36]
    Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license, named as "Grade 3E".
  37. [37]
    Tokyo Street Circuit has a specific Grade 3 license, named as "Grade 3E".
  38. [38]
    Tor Poznań has a specific Grade 3 license for this layout, named as "Grade 3 Restricted".
  39. [39]
    Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna (Goiânia)'s Grade 4 license expired 30 September 2025.
  40. [40]
    Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini's Grade 4 license expired 30 January 2025.
  41. [41]
    Goodwood Circuit has a specific Grade 4 license, named as "Grade 4 Historic".
  42. [42]
    Goodwood Circuit's Grade 4 Historic license expired 30 August 2025.
  43. [43]
    Jyllands-Ringen's Grade 4 license expired 30 May 2023.
  44. [44]
    Xi'an Automobile University Track's Grade 4 license expired 9 July 2025.
  45. [45]
    Circuit Auto Cross Du Boutariq's Grade 6A license expired 3 September 2025.
  46. [46]
    Circuit D'autocross De Mollerussa's Grade 6A license expired 19 September 2025.
  47. [47]
    Igora Drive's Grade 6R license expired 31 December 2023 for its rallycross layout.
  48. [48]
    Lånkebanen's Grade 6R license expired 11 August 2025.
  49. [49]
    Lydden Hill Race Circuit's Grade 6R license expired 17 June 2023.
  50. [50]
    Pista Automóvel de Montalegre's Grade 6R license expired 15 September 2025.
  51. [51]
    TOSFED İstanbul Park has valid Grade 6R license, despite its Grade 1 and Grade 3 licenses expired 12 November 2023 and 16 May 2025 respectively.
  52. [52]
    Vilkyciai Circuit's both Grade 6 licenses expired 16 April 2025.
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