Layout: Actual
When was the track built?
Built in 1950 on the runways and connecting roads of a former US Army Air Base, it was mainly made of straights and 90° bends.
It has been modified and improved several times up until 2019 and has hosted many international event including the most famous 12 hours since 1952.
With some small improvements to run-off areas and tarmac, it will be included in the Circuit Database from 2023, bringing back F1 here after 64 years.
When was its first Grand Prix?
In 1959, a race dominate be the Cooper-Climax team, which placed four cars in the top five during qualifying, with Stirling Moss taking pole; after his retirement on lap 5, Bruce McLaren and Maurice Trintignant will easily take the first two places with Tony Brook’s Ferrari spoiling the full podium finishing third in front of Jack Brabham.
It is one of the eight circuits in the Eastern area of the United States, which will rotate for three spots in the Continental Series.
What’s the circuit like?
Despite being almost completely flat, it is very challenging thanks to an elaborate mix of long straights, high-speed corners, and very technical slower one.
Overtaking is definitely easier in the first and third sectors and a little more complicated, although not impossible, in the twistier central section.
Compromise between balance in fast curves and low downforce for top-straight-speed needs to be made.
Where is it located?
Close to the city of Sebring, in central Florida; the nearest airport is the Orlando one, around two hours away. (+ 27°27’03”, – 81°21’06”)
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