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The first World Championship Grand Prix was held in 1950 at Silverstone; since then 77 circuits in total have hosted a Grand Prix.A lot of classic (older) circuits have hosted Grands Prix using different configurations throughout their history: Nürburgring, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, etc. Taking Nürburgring as an example, the first World Championship race there used the 22.835 km (14.189 mi ...
There are 38 Grade One circuits with 45 layouts. Circuits holding Grade One certification may host events involving "Automobiles of Groups D (FIA International Formula) and E (Free Formula) with a weight/power ratio of less than 1 kg/hp." [1] As such, a Grade One certification is required to host events involving Formula One cars.
Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing series managed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. [1] The "formula" in the name alludes to a series of FIA rules to which all participants and vehicles are required to conform.
As a result, compared to other circuits that are held on public roads, the Albert Park track has quite a smooth surface. Before 2007 there existed only a few other places on the Formula 1 calendar with a body of water close to the track. Many of the new tracks, such as Valencia, Singapore and Abu Dhabi are close to a body of water.
Shanghai International Circuit at Official Formula 1 website; Map and circuit history at RacingCircuits.info; Ciro Pabón's Racetracks 3D views and virtual laps of all F1 circuits, including this one, via Google Earth; Shanghai International Circuit on Google Maps (Current Formula 1 Tracks)
Current track compared to previous track Aerial view of the track in 2023 with remains of the old track layout visible in the forest (upper left) Remains of the Ostkurve in early 2012 In the early 2000s, F1 officials demanded the 6.823 km (4.240 mi) track be shortened and threatened to discontinue racing there, threatening to relocate to other ...
This category lists the venues to have hosted Grands Prix of the Formula One World Drivers' Championship since 1950. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Current: Formula One; Dutch Grand Prix (1950–1953, 1955, 1958–1971, ... [15] however F1 racing did finally return to the circuit on 5 September 2021. [16]