The first Formula 1 Grand Prix was held in Bahrain in 2004, making it the first track in the Middle East to hold the Formula 1 World Championship. Bahrain International Circuit is a distinctive and modern venue that is situated in the center of the Sakhir desert.
Fastest Lap: 1:31:447 (Pedro De La Rosa / 2005)
The Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah is home to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit which is known as the "fastest street track" on the Formula 1 schedule, with cars going at average speeds of more than 250 km/h. On December 5, 2021, the circuit hosted the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Fastest Lap: 1:30:734 (Lewis Hamilton / 2021)
Three kilometers south of Melbourne's downtown sits the motorsport street circuit known as the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. It serves as the circuit each year for the Supercars Championship Melbourne 400, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, and various related support events.
Fastest Lap: 1:20:260 (Charles LeClerc / 2022)
The Baku City Circuit is a motor racing street circuit built nearby Baku Boulevard in Baku, Azerbaijan. The track is the third-longest on the Formula 1 schedule with a lap length of over 6 kilometers. The 2016 European Grand Prix and its supporting activities were the first Formula 1 races to be held at the track.
Fastest Lap: 1:43:009 (Charles LeClerc / 2019)
In the Miami Gardens neighborhood of Florida, alongside Hard Rock Stadium's exclusive facilities, is a specially constructed temporary circuit known as the Miami International Autodrome. It hosts the first of the three US-based Grands Prix on the F1 calendar starting in 2022.
Fastest Lap: 1:31:361 (Max Verstappen / 2022)
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, also known as Imola, is a motor racing track located 40 kilometers east of Bologna in the Italian town of Imola in the Emilia-Romagna region. It hosts the first of the two Italian Grands Prix. One of the few significant international circuits that go counterclockwise.
Fastest Lap: 1:15:484 (Lewis Hamilton / 2020)
The Principality of Monaco's harbor is encircled by the Circuit de Monaco, a street circuit set up on the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine. Due to its location primarily within Monaco's Monte Carlo neighborhood, it is frequently and even officially alluded to as "Monte Carlo."
Fastest Lap: 1:12:909 (Lewis Hamilton / 2021)
Spain's Montmeló neighborhood is home to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is regarded as an all-arounder circuit because of its lengthy straights and wide range of bends. The track's stands can accommodate over 140,700 spectators.
Fastest Lap: 1:18:149 (Max Verstappen / 2021)
The Formula 1 has run at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada since 1978. The smooth asphalt surface of Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is well-known, as is the fastidious care with which the track is kept in FIA compliance. The Canadian GP has high-caliber racing performances due to these track conditions.
Fastest Lap: 1:13:078 (Valtteri Bottas / 2019)
Austria's Spielberg is home to the Red Bull Ring. Originally known as the Austrian Ring, the race track hosted the Austrian Grand Prix from 1970 through 1987. Following the Covid-19 postponement, Formula 1 declared that the Red Bull Ring would host back-to-back races on July 5 and 12.
Fastest Lap: 1:05:619 (Carlos Sainz Jr. / 2021)
With a history dating back to 1948, the Silverstone Circuit can legitimately claim to be the birthplace of British motorsport. Silverstone, which has always been among the quickest tracks, has grown from its windswept airfield beginnings to become one of the most well-known in all of motorsport.
Fastest Lap: 1:27:097 (Max Verstappen / 2020)
With continuous top-level racing since 1986, The Hungaroring has the distinction of being the first Formula 1 site behind the former "Iron Curtain." Although the Hungaroring was first designed for Formula 1, it now also stages a wide variety of other prestigious competitions, such as the European Le Mans Championship.
Fastest Lap: 1:16:627 (Lewis Hamilton / 2020)
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, also known as Spa, is one of the longest motor racing tracks situated near the Belgian town of Stavelot. It currently serves as the home of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, which originally began there in 1925 and has been hosted there annually since 1985.
Fastest Lap: 1:46:286 (Valtteri Bottas / 2018)
Since the late 1940s, Circuit Zandvoort has served as both the Dutch racing scene's hub and its most significant circuit, helping to elevate the coastal resort city to a global level. Since then, Formula 1 has felt like a far-off fantasy. However, Max Verstappen's spectacular rise brought the Circuit back into the minds of race organizers.
Fastest Lap: 1:11:097 (Lewis Hamilton / 2021)
Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a genuine temple of speed, unrivaled in the entire world for its sense of passion and history, fueled in part by its lengthy history and the fervor of the Tifosi, or Italian fans, who follow the sport with a zeal unparalleled anywhere else in the world. The mood here is unmatched.
Fastest Lap: 1:21:046 (Rubens Barrichello / 2004)
Singapore's Marina Bay track made a stunning debut in 2008 when it hosted the first Formula 1 race to be held entirely at night and under artificial lighting. Without a doubt, it creates a breathtaking spectacle. As of this point, every race on the track has seen at least one safety car appearance.
Fastest Lap: 1:41:905 (Kevin Magnussen / 2018)
The Honda-owned Suzuka International Racing Course established itself as one of the most difficult and rewarding auto racing circuits, mixing nearly every sort of corner into a very condensed area. It is one of the few circuits left today that still presents difficulties to drivers, which is one of the reasons why they evaluate it highly.
Fastest Lap: 1:30:983 (Lewis Hamilton / 2019)
The lone motorsports venue in Qatar is the Lusail International Circuit, which was the third of the desert-based circuits to spring up at the turn of the century. It is the only circuit in the region with both FIA and FIM homologation licenses, and it is located just outside of Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Fastest Lap: 1:23:196 (Max Verstappen / 2021)
One of the most stunning new tracks to grace the racing schedule in recent years is Austin's Circuit of the Americas, which overcame a rocky start. Being the first track in the USA designed specifically for Formula 1, it has recently won all of the major championships at least once.
Fastest Lap: 1:36:169 (Charles LeClerc / 2019)
For more than 50 years, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez has served as Mexico's top racing venue, playing host to a variety of international competitions. The circuit, which is located in the southeast of the nation's capital as part of a massive sports complex, has hosted events for Formula 1, IndyCars, and NASCAR.
Fastest Lap: 1:17:774 (Valtteri Bottas / 2021)
Built in the 1940s and altered only slightly over time to meet the needs of Formula 1 without losing its distinctive character, Interlagos is somewhat of a throwback track. Today, the track offers a full calendar of national races in addition to Formula 1. The Copa Truck and Stock Car Brazil events are seasonal highlights on wheels.
Fastest Lap: 1:10:540 (Valtteri Bottas / 2018)
Formula 1's most recent entrant is the Las Vegas Strip Street Circuit. It is a mega-fast street circuit that features the casinos and hotels of the Las Vegas Strip as a kaleidoscopic stage. The track will experience high speeds similar to Monza and more time spent in eighth gear than any other circuit.
Fastest Lap: NA
The Yas Marina Circuit, built for Formula 1 on a man-made island at an estimated cost of $1 billion, is thought to be the most costly track in history. It obviously doesn't lack anything in terms of amenities. By removing some of the most stop-start parts, a redesign in 2021 has eased the overtaking scenario.
Fastest Lap: 1:26:103 (Max Verstappen / 2021)
All Formula 1 tracks have their own strengths and thrill factor for the spectators but you can look forward to the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit, the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the Belgian GP at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and the Brazillian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
The best F1 tracks for spectators are Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia, Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, and Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.
In 2023, Sprint weekends are being hosted in Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit, in Austria at Red Bull Ring, in Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, in Qatar at Lusail International Circuit, in the United States at Circuit of The Americas, and in Sao Paulo at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
The Hungaroring in Budapest and Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia are the hardest F1 tracks in 2023 because of the layout of the tracks.
The fastest Formula 1 tracks are Autodromo Nazionale Monza and Baku City Circuit.
The shortest Formula 1 track is Circuit de Monaco at just 3.337 kilometers.
The longest Formula 1 track is Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps at 7.004 kilometers.
The narrowest Formula 1 track is Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan at just 7.6 meters.
The cheapest F1 race to attend in 2023 is the Japanese GP at Suzuka International Racing Course.
Yes, F1 and F2 tracks are the same.