What is the best Formula 1 circuit of all time?

From old-school street dangers to purpose-built modern temples of speed, this debate spans continents and decades of Formula 1 history. Which track gets your heart racing?

1

Monaco

The crown jewel of Formula 1, this narrow street circuit through Monte Carlo has been a byword for glamour and danger since 1929.

2

Spa-Francorchamps

The legendary Belgian circuit nestled in the Ardennes forests, famous for its unpredictable weather, Eau Rouge corner, and epic racing battles.

3

Monza

The Temple of Speed in northern Italy, where Formula 1's fastest races unfold on a historic circuit that has hosted the Italian Grand Prix since 1950.

4

Suzuka

Japan's iconic figure-of-eight circuit, beloved by drivers for its technical demands and by fans for its passionate, knowledgeable crowds.

5

Silverstone

The home of British motorsport, a fast, flowing circuit on a former airfield that has hosted Formula 1 since the very first World Championship race in 1950.

6

Interlagos

The chaotic, undulating Brazilian circuit in São Paulo, where rain, passion, and drama have combined to produce some of F1's most unforgettable finales.

7

Nurburgring

The mythical Green Hell in Germany, a 20-km behemoth through the Eifel forest that once hosted F1 and remains the ultimate test of car and driver.

8

Imola

The compact Italian circuit whose fast, unforgiving layout and rich motorsport history make it a firm favourite among purists and drivers alike.

9

Circuit of the Americas

Austin, Texas's purpose-built masterpiece, designed by the same firm as Silverstone, featuring an iconic uphill approach to Turn 1 and the elevation changes drivers love.

10

Zandvoort

The Dutch seaside circuit returned to the F1 calendar in 2021 to rapturous crowds, its banked final corner and intimate layout creating a unique atmosphere.

11

Istanbul Park

The Turkish circuit that hosted only a handful of F1 races but produced instant classics, including the legendary eight-way battle at Turn 8.