So what was the fastest average speed for a lap in Formula One qualifying?
To find out, we must have a look at a year when the cars were absurdly fast - 2004.
We must look at a circuit when the cars were absurdly fast - Monza.
We must look at an absurdly fast car - the F2004.
But it was Barrichello!
A time of 1:20.089 at 260.395kph = 161.8mph = 140.6 knots!
This is the fastest lap ever!
Fastest Lap outside Monza: K. Rosberg, Silverstone 1985, 1:05.591, 259.005kph, 160.9mph
To find out, we must have a look at a year when the cars were absurdly fast - 2004.
We must look at a circuit when the cars were absurdly fast - Monza.
We must look at an absurdly fast car - the F2004.
But it was Barrichello!
A time of 1:20.089 at 260.395kph = 161.8mph = 140.6 knots!
This is the fastest lap ever!
Fastest Lap outside Monza: K. Rosberg, Silverstone 1985, 1:05.591, 259.005kph, 160.9mph