Circuit data
| Lap data | |
| Lap length | 5.451km (3.387 miles) |
| Race laps | 56 |
| Race distance | 305.066km (189.559 miles) |
| Lap record* | 1’32.238 (212.75 kph) by Michael Schumacher, 2004 |
| Fastest lap | 1’32.238 (212.75 kph) by Michael Schumacher, 2004 |
| Maximum speed (2010) | 318 kph (197.596 mph) by Lewis Hamilton, McLaren |
| DRS zone (race) | Part of longest straight |
| Car performance | |
| Full throttle | 62% |
| Power loss | 4% |
| Tyre energy (1-3) | 2 |
| Brake energy (1-3) | 3 |
| Downforce level | High |
| Gear changes per lap | 55 |
| Fuel use per lap | 2.7kg |
| Strategy | |
| Pit lane time loss | 23 seconds |
| 2011 prime tyre**: | Hard (2010: Hard) |
| 2011 option tyre**: | Soft (2010: Soft) |
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
**Pirelli in 2011, Bridgestone in 2010
Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes
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