Reference

F1 Circuits

Reference profiles for every circuit on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar — layout, driving challenge, notable moments, and what to watch on race weekend.

AU · street · 5.278kmAlbert Park CircuitAlbert Park is a high-speed street circuit known for its challenging flow and picturesque setting, often opening the F1 season with unpredictable action.
CN · permanent · 5.451kmShanghai International CircuitThe Shanghai International Circuit, known for its distinctive 'shang' character shape, blends high-speed straights with complex, demanding corner sequences.
JP · permanent · 5.807kmSuzuka CircuitSuzuka is a unique figure-eight circuit, renowned for its challenging high-speed corners and technical demands, often playing a pivotal role in championship deciders.
BH · permanent · 5.412kmBahrain International CircuitThe Bahrain International Circuit, nestled in the Sakhir desert, is known for its demanding technical layout, abrasive surface, and often dramatic night races under floodlights.
SA · street · 6.174kmJeddah Corniche CircuitThe Jeddah Corniche Circuit is Formula 1's fastest street circuit, known for its high-speed, flowing layout and numerous blind corners along the Red Sea coast.
US · street · 5.412kmMiami International AutodromeThe Miami International Autodrome is a temporary street circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium, blending high-speed sections with challenging technical corners and a distinct event atmosphere.
IT · permanent · 4.909kmAutodromo Enzo e Dino FerrariThe Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, better known as Imola, is a historic circuit renowned for its challenging, flowing layout and deep connection to Formula 1's past.
MC · street · 3.337kmCircuit de MonacoThe Circuit de Monaco is F1's crown jewel, a historic street circuit renowned for its unparalleled prestige, demanding narrow layout, and unforgiving barriers, making it the ultimate test of driver skill and precision.
ES · permanent · 4.657kmCircuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaThe Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a technical, high-downforce track renowned for its demanding layout, making it a crucial proving ground for car performance and driver skill.
CA · hybrid · 4.361kmCircuit Gilles VilleneuveThe Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a semi-permanent track on Montreal's Notre Dame Island, blends high-speed straights with heavy braking zones and tight chicanes, demanding precision and rewarding bravery.
AT · permanent · 4.318kmRed Bull RingThe Red Bull Ring, nestled in the Styrian mountains, is a short, high-speed circuit renowned for its dramatic elevation changes and intense braking zones, often delivering thrilling Austrian Grands Prix.
GB · permanent · 5.891kmSilverstone CircuitSilverstone is a historic, high-speed circuit in the UK, renowned for hosting the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship race in 1950 and its challenging sequence of corners.
BE · permanent · 7.004kmCircuit de Spa-FrancorchampsCircuit de Spa-Francorchamps is a legendary high-speed track in the Ardennes, renowned for its challenging elevation changes, iconic corners like Eau Rouge, and unpredictable weather.
HU · permanent · 4.381kmHungaroringThe Hungaroring is a tight, technical circuit often compared to a kart track, known for its challenging flow and demanding nature on both drivers and machinery.
NL · permanent · 4.259kmCircuit ZandvoortZandvoort is a classic, undulating seaside circuit known for its challenging banked corners and passionate Dutch crowd, making for a unique Grand Prix atmosphere.
IT · permanent · 5.793kmAutodromo Nazionale MonzaMonza, F1's "Temple of Speed," is renowned for its long straights and chicanes, delivering the fastest average lap speeds on the Formula 1 calendar.
AZ · street · 6.003kmBaku City CircuitThe Baku City Circuit is a high-stakes street track renowned for its dramatic contrasts, blending ancient city walls with modern high-speed boulevards, often delivering unpredictable races.
SG · street · 4.94kmMarina Bay Street CircuitThe Marina Bay Street Circuit, host of the Singapore Grand Prix, is F1's original night race, renowned for its demanding urban layout, high humidity, and lengthy clock time.
US · permanent · 5.513kmCircuit of the AmericasThe Circuit of the Americas is a modern classic, known for its dramatic elevation changes, diverse corner profiles, and a challenging layout that rewards both driver skill and car performance.
MX · permanent · 4.304kmAutodromo Hermanos RodriguezThe Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, nestled in Mexico City, is renowned for its high-altitude challenge, demanding unique engine and aerodynamic setups from every team.
BR · permanent · 4.309kmAutodromo Jose Carlos PaceAutodromo Jose Carlos Pace, commonly known as Interlagos, is an iconic anti-clockwise circuit in São Paulo, famed for its undulating layout, passionate atmosphere, and frequent championship deciders.
US · street · 6.201kmLas Vegas Strip CircuitThe Las Vegas Strip Circuit is a high-speed street track weaving through the iconic Las Vegas Strip, characterized by long straights and tight chicanes, offering a unique night race spectacle.
QA · permanent · 5.419kmLusail International CircuitThe Lusail International Circuit is a high-speed, flowing track in Qatar, renowned for its challenging medium to high-speed corner sequences and demanding night races under floodlights.
AE · permanent · 5.281kmYas Marina CircuitThe Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is a modern, purpose-built track renowned for its distinctive hotel complex, twilight races, and its role as the traditional F1 season finale venue.