The 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway in Melbourne on the 16th of March. With a further 23 races at 23 different circuits until the conclusion of the season in Abu Dhabi in December, we take a look at the Top 10 Grand Prix Circuits in Formula 1.
1. Circuit de Monaco (Monaco Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: Known for its glamour, tight corners, and lack of overtaking opportunities, Monaco is one of the most prestigious and unique races on the calendar. You may not have the best races but you get the best experience.
2. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Belgian Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: One of the longest and most scenic circuits, Spa is has one of the most famous sections of any circuit with the fast paced Eau Rouge (corner at the bottom of the hill) and Raidillon (corner at the top of the hill) combination.
3. Silverstone Circuit (British Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: Silverstone is the birthplace of Formula 1 and features a combination of fast and flowing corners making it a favourite for drivers and fans alike.
4. Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Italian Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: Monza is the fastest circuit on the F1 calendar. Home of the "Tifosi". It's a spine-tingling experience when they celebrate a Ferrari win. Something they hope will happen for Hamilton of Leclerc this season.
5. Suzuka Circuit (Japanese Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: Suzuka is the only figure of 8 circuit on the F1 calendar. It has seen many a title deciding race, and incident, most famously between Prost and Senna in 1988, as it was used towards the end of the season.
6. Interlagos (Brazilian Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: Interlagos has also seen many a title deciding race. Most famously Lewis Hamilton in 2008 when he clinched his 1st World Title by finishing 5th in the rain. Interlagos is famous for it's passionate fans and edge-of-your-seat racing.
7. Hungaroring (Hungarian Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: A classic circuit with only Monza in Italy having a more continuous presence on the F1 calendar. A favourite for F1 fans due to the warm weather, great views, and close proximity to the beautiful city of Budapest.
8. Circuit Zandvoort (Dutch Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: F1 returned to this tight and twisty track on the coast of the Netherlands after a 35 year absence in 2021. Famous for it's passionate fans who fully get behind Max Verstappen, and for it's banked corners, especially turn 3, Hugenholtzbocht
9. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Canadian Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: Originally named Île Notre-Dame Circuit, it was renamed to honour Canadian F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve. In 1999, on the final chicane onto the home straight, Damon Hill, Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villenuve all crashed in to the wall that is alongside the corner. The wall became known as the "Wall of Champions"
10. Las Vegas Strip Circuit (Las Vegas Grand Prix)
Why it’s special: F1 returned to Las Vegas for the first time since 1982 when lights went out for the first ever race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in 2023. The circuit is located next to many of the most famous casinos, including a 1.9 km straight down the Las Vegas Strip. With the race taking place under the bright lights in the nightlife capital of America, this new race is already one of the favourites for F1 fans.
We could have easily included Albert Park in Melbourne, the venue for the first Grand Prix this season, the Red Bull Ring set in the rolling hills of Austria, or the tight and twisty streets of Singapore, you cannot beat a Formula 1 race under the lights, but while the debate can rage forever about which circuits make the Top 10, we can all agree that all of the circuits bring a variety of different challenges, climates, and drama, that help make Formula 1 one of the biggest and best sports in the world.
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