How Many F1 Circuits Have There Been?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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In total,

68 different

circuits have hosted (or will host) a World Championship races.

What is the oldest F1 circuit?

Best known for the famous Indy 500 race,

the American Indianapolis circuit

is also the oldest on the world championship calendar with the first race dating back to 1909.

How many Formula 1 tracks are there in the US?

As of 2019, the Grand Prix has been held 49 times, and it has taken place at

ten different locations

in total. Since 2012, it has been held every year at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with the exception of 2020 when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Where are all of the F1 tracks?

Circuit Type Grands Prix Circuit de Monaco ✔ Street circuit Monaco Grand Prix Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Race circuit French Grand Prix Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps ✔ Race circuit Belgian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve * Street circuit Canadian Grand Prix

What is the most famous F1 track?


Monza

holds the record for hosting the most Formula 1 Grand Prix events, with 70 races. Barring 1980, Monza has been the home of the Italian Grand Prix and hosted a race every season. Monza has some iconic corners which include the Curva Grande, the two Lesmos, the Ascari chicane and the final corner, Parabolica.

Are Formula 1 tracks permanent?

It’s predominantly flat, but there are some small undulations to the land, which designers have integrated into the circuit.

What is the shortest F1 Track 2021?

The Prince of the street circuits, running along Monte Carlo harbour, and at 3,340 km the shortest track on the F1 calendar.

Which F1 tracks Favour Red Bull?

Verstappen and Red Bull’s best chance will be to gain track position and have the lead after the opening sequences of corners.

Who owns F1 tracks?

Liberty acquisition

In late 2016,

Liberty Media

agreed to buy controlling interest in the Formula One Group for $4.4 billion (£3.3 billion). The deal was approved by regulators and completed on 23 January 2017. Chase Carey subsequently became chief executive of the Group.

What is the most beautiful F1 track?


De Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium

is easily the most beautiful track present on the Formula One circuit. It has a rich history and conducts significant sporting events, and the F1 race here is eagerly awaited.

Who is the best F1 racer of all time?

  • Niki Lauda.
  • Jim Clark.
  • Jackie Stewart.
  • Nigel Mansell.
  • Fernando Alonso.
  • Ayrton Senna.
  • Alain Prost.
  • Sebastian Vettel.

Which Grand Prix is the hardest?

Heading into the fifth race of the 2021 F1 season this weekend at

the Monaco Grand Prix

, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has explained why the historic circuit is the most difficult track for the drivers to handle.

How much does an F1 race ticket cost?

Ticket Type Price ($USD)
Main Grandstand


Club = $1510 Mezz = $1280 Lower = $810 Trackside = $695

How much does an F1 track cost?

As shown in the box below, building a typical track costs

around $270 million

and then comes the hosting fee as well as the annual running costs which, at around $18.5 million, are far lower than those for a street race.

Why is there no F1 in Laguna Seca?

The aforementioned 1988 improvements to the track were made in part to lure the F1 race. In the final decision, Laguna Seca was

thought to be too remote and too small for an F1 crowd

, and so Phoenix was granted the Grand Prix.

What tracks will be in F1 2021?

Track Country Available from… Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Spain Launch Circuit de Monaco Monaco Launch Baku City Circuit Azerbaijan Launch Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Canada Launch
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