Tracks
Formula One is a popular sport the world over. Eagerly watched at live events and on TV, F1 is a sport that continues to attract large crowds. Of course, the highlight of the Formula One calendar is the World Championship. Held at Formula One race tracks across the world, top-standard drivers compete in Grand Prix for the opportunity to win the title of World Champion for that year.
Formula One race tracks or F1 circuits are specially designed for high-speed racing. And speed is exactly what Formula One Grand Prix is about. Corners have to be carefully set so as to prevent serious accidents, but remain challenging. Certain Grand Prix circuits have been set in the streets of towns such as Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo and Spa Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium. Over the years that the World Championship has been held the F1 circuits used have been changed. Some have remained hosts to World Championship Grand Prix races, whilst others have been used for just a season or two.
Each Formula One track is uniquely designed with several turns, curves and straights. Amongst the more challenging are Suzuka in Japan and Nurburgring in Germany. Bahrain International Circuit in Manama of Bahrain is set amidst the sand which was sprayed with a special substance to prevent it from blowing onto the track. The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola is probably one of the best known in the world along with Frances F1 circuit of Magny Cours. Other well-known Formula One racing circuits include Australia’s Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Silverstone Circuit in England, Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, Hockenheimring of Germany, Hungaroring in Budapest and Canada’s Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal.
Viewing Formula One racing on television is a popular pastime for many, but F1 is best experienced live at a track. If you live in a country with a nearby F1 Grand Prix circuit, you will be fortunate enough to get several opportunities to watch the thrill of F1. Many make travel arrangements to attend major races at F1 tracks around the world. Imagine yourself standing looking out onto the track, the drivers are pulling up in there stream-lined cars marked with sponsorships. The engines begin to rev as they prepare to speed off down the road-way. Eventually the tension bursts as the cars race forward. During the race you eagerly watch the top competitors until the final lap comes. Chills shudder down your spine as the team you have been rooting for comes in first place. The excitement, tension and joy of a day at the races is truly not to be missed.
Tracks
- A Great Race Day at Circuit de Catalunya
- Albert Park - Thrilling Racing, Great Environment
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola
- Bahrain International Circuit - Racing in the Persian Gulf
- Britain’s Silverstone Speedway: a Track with a Silver Lining
- Challenging Nürburgring - The Ring
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours - Pride of France
- Experience Pure Excitement at Circuit de Monaco
- F1 Monza: “The Pista Magica”
- Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal
- Grand Prix: San Marino Speedway at Imola
- Hockenheimring in Germany
- Hungaroring in Budapest
- Istanbul Park: Formula One’s New Kid on the Block
- More Thank Just a Race: The 12 Hours of Sebring
- Nagoya, Japan: The Suzuka Speedway
- Road Atlanta Racetrack: Courage on Every Turn
- Sao Paulo, Brazil: The Interlagos Speedway
- Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia
- Shanghai, China: Shanghai International Speedway
- Spa Francorchamps - Popular with Drivers and Spectators
- The Mugello Speedway: Firmly Planted in the Present
