Lonely PlanetJul 24, 2026
The 9 best Formula 1 circuits in the world
Check out these stalwarts of the Formula 1 circuit for the best race experiences.
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- Circuit de MonacoPlacePrestigious street circuit winding through Monte Carlo.
- Elsewhere
- Albert ParkSightMelbourne, AustraliaCircuit surrounding Albert Park Lake in Melbourne.
- Suzuka CircuitPlaceSuzuka, JapanDesigned in 1962 as a Honda test track, unique figure-8 shape.
- Marina Bay Street CircuitPlaceSingaporeFirst night race in F1 history, street circuit in Asia.
- Baku City CircuitPlaceBaku, Azerbaijan6km street course through Baku's medieval center and Caspian Sea shore.
- Red Bull RingPlaceSpielburg, AustriaTrack nestled amid the Styrian alps outside Spielburg.
- Silverstone CircuitPlaceSilverstone, United KingdomOriginal Formula 1 track, hosted British Grand Prix since 1987.
- InterlagosPlaceSão Paulo, BrazilDynamic and spirited race track outside São Paulo.
- Circuit of the AmericasPlaceAustin, United StatesModern track outside Austin, built specifically for F1.