1. Ascari Circuit
With corners of all shapes and sizes, it is the longest circuit in Spain
The name of the track is taken from the former F1 champion – Alberto Ascari. From Ronda, a city in southern Spain that still retains its medieval atmosphere. About 10 minutes by car, it is the main track of “Askari Motorsports Resort”, a comprehensive facility for car enthusiasts. In this longest track in Spain, there are a total of 26 corners, 13 on the left and right sides. The track structure is not only highly technical, but also very balanced. It is also famous for imitating the design of the world-renowned Spa circuit, as well as Silverstone and Daytona.
Circuit lap length: 5425m
Height difference: 38.56m
The longest straight-line distance: 470m
Number of corners: 26
2. Circuit Spa-Francorchamps
With sharp ups and downs, it is one of the few high-speed technical tracks in the world
The Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Belgian Ardennes, not far from the German border
, consisting of medium and high-speed corners and a long full-throttle section, is one of the few high-speed technical tracks in the world. The biggest feature of this track is the sharp ups and downs, the height difference of 104 meters, and the steep red water curve that stands like a high wall. It is one of the most representative curves of the Spa circuit. In addition, due to its high altitude and its reputation for changeable weather, it is even called “Spa climate” locally. To win at Spa, apart from strength, you must also be favored by the goddess of luck.
Circuit lap length: 7004m
Height difference: 104m
The longest straight-line distance: 751.8m
Number of corners: 21
3. Silverstone Circuit
A 65-year-old heritage track
The site of Silverstone Circuit was originally the airport of the British Air Force. It began to operate in 1948. In 1950, the F1 Formula One British Grand Prix was held here for the first time. It has a long history and can be called the birthplace of motorsports. After extensive renovations in recent years, the track has become more technical, although the “speed track” style has remained unchanged since it opened.
Circuit lap length: 5891m
Height difference: 11.34m
The longest straight-line distance: 789m
Number of corners: 18
4. Willow Springs Raceway
High-speed track featuring terrain-friendly undulations and high-speed corners
Located in the vast hilly land outside Los Angeles, Willow Springs Track still retains the style when it started operation in 1953. It is a time-honored traditional track. Among the complex routes, the main track “Big Willow” has a single lap length of 2.5 miles (about 4 kilometers), and it is a high-speed track with medium and high-speed corners. At first glance, it seems that the difficulty is not high, but because there are many long curves that require a long turning time, it is not easy to control the speed; in addition, the road surface is winding and undulating due to terrain changes, and the body is not easy to maintain stability. side.
Circuit lap length: 3951m
Height difference: 50m
The longest straight-line distance: 756m
Number of corners: 10
5. Panorama Mountain Raceway
Use general roads for Australia’s most representative race track
Mount Panorama, located in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, is the track where grand events such as the “Bathurst 1000” touring car race are held. Its biggest feature is that it is used as a general road outside of the race. In terms of the structural configuration of the track, it is necessary to climb over vast hills. The first half and near the end point are long full-throttle sections, but the other sections are a series of violent ups and downs and dead-end corners. This variety of features that cannot be seen on other tracks is the biggest charm here.
Circuit lap length: 6213m
Height difference: 174m
The longest straight-line distance: 1916m
Number of corners: 23
6. Goodwood Hill Climb Circuit
The most elegant and gorgeous time trial stage in the world
Every July, a major event in the racing industry, the “Goodwood Carnival”, is held in the UK. During the holding period, this hill climbing track was set up at the main venue – the land of the Earl Mrach’s mansion. Although the track structure is simple, it is very difficult due to the very narrow track. In addition, the record of 41.6 seconds set by Nick Heidfeld in the McLaren MP4-13 in 1999 is still the fastest record on the track.
Circuit lap length: 1867m
Height difference: 92.7m
The longest straight-line distance: 360m
Number of corners: 9
7. Matterhorn Circuit
A mountain course overlooking the 4,000-meter-level mountains
The Matterhorn with a height of more than 3000 meters is a famous peak in the European Alps, and this track is an original track famous for its observatory overlooking the Matterhorn. The track has a high-speed section consisting of a long full-throttle section and gentle high-speed corners; and a technical section consisting of medium and low-speed tracks. Although the track width is relatively wide, this is a mountain track, with primitive and rough rocky corners and steep slopes along the way, which is quite difficult and very different from the general permanent track style.
Circuit lap length: 3577m
Height difference: 236m
The longest straight-line distance: 415m
Number of corners: 15
