Ranking the 24 Formula 1 Circuits of 2025
Formula 1 returns in 2025 with another record-breaking 24-race calendar. From historic icons to flashy new street circuits, each venue has its own character, strengths, and weaknesses. Here’s the full ranking of every track on this year’s schedule, starting from the bottom and building up to the very best.
24. Yas Marina Circuit (Abu Dhabi)
Technical Overview
Yas Marina was designed as a futuristic venue but has always lacked racing character. Its wide tarmac run-offs and slow, flat corners mean there is little technical challenge for drivers.
Atmosphere & Racing
While the circuit has hosted several title deciders, it remains infamous for dull, processional races. The grand setting feels artificial compared to F1’s traditional homes of speed.
23. Losail International Circuit (Qatar)
Technical Overview
Losail is a fast, flowing circuit with sweeping corners that put heavy strain on tyres. Its design can be thrilling, but it sometimes exceeds the safe limits of modern F1 machinery.
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Atmosphere & Racing
Despite its demanding layout, the venue lacks a true fan presence in the desert. Tyre failures and emergency measures have marred its reputation, leaving the spectacle underwhelming.
22. Miami International Autodrome (USA)
Technical Overview
Miami’s temporary course winds around a stadium with awkward chicanes and uninspired straights. Its design limits overtaking and has little rhythm, frustrating both drivers and fans.
Atmosphere & Racing
The event leans heavily on off-track glitz, often remembered for its “fake marina” rather than racing drama. Crowds enjoy the show, but the racing has yet to justify the hype.
21. Bahrain International Circuit
Technical Overview
Bahrain’s layout is simple, featuring long straights linked by heavy braking zones. While not technically demanding, the track does allow for wheel-to-wheel action.
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Atmosphere & Racing
Surrounded by desert emptiness, the track gained appeal when it switched to night races. It has produced some thrilling battles, proving its worth despite its dull setting.
20. Jeddah Corniche Circuit (Saudi Arabia)
Technical Overview
Jeddah is an ultra-fast street circuit with sweeping corners and blind approaches. The opening chicane is poorly designed, and many consider the track dangerously unforgiving.
Atmosphere & Racing
Though spectacular to watch at full speed, the circuit has a reputation for risk and controversy. Drivers and fans are divided between admiring its challenge and questioning its safety.
19. Baku City Circuit (Azerbaijan)
Technical Overview
Baku combines long straights with tight city corners, including the famous castle section. Its design is unusual, mixing high speed with narrow technical sections.
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Atmosphere & Racing
Though not always chaotic, Baku has a reputation for unpredictable races. Its atmosphere is modest, but its drama often keeps fans entertained.
18. Shanghai International Circuit (China)
Technical Overview
Shanghai is wide and sprawling, with unique corners and a huge back straight. However, its stop-start nature means the layout lacks overall flow.
Atmosphere & Racing
Despite a long absence, fans returned in large numbers. Races are often lively thanks to overtaking zones on the back straight.
17. Circuit de Catalunya (Spain)
Technical Overview
Catalunya is a balanced mix of medium and high-speed corners but has been over-familiar due to constant testing. Recent layout changes improved the flow.
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Atmosphere & Racing
Though often criticised, nostalgia may grow once it is replaced by Madrid. Crowds are passionate, even if races can be processional.
16. Hungaroring (Hungary)
Technical Overview
Hungaroring is tight, twisty, and physically demanding, often compared to karting tracks. Its compact nature makes overtaking difficult but requires technical precision.
Atmosphere & Racing
Once unpopular, the circuit has grown in reputation with fans. The event regularly draws enthusiastic crowds who add to its charm.
15. Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (Mexico)
Technical Overview
Mexico’s track features shortened, tightened corners compared to its historic past. The bypass of the iconic Peraltada was a major loss for F1 racing.
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Atmosphere & Racing
Passionate Mexican fans create one of the best atmospheres on the calendar. Sadly, the reworked design limits the quality of racing.
14. Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay)
Technical Overview
Singapore is a street circuit famous for its length and physical demands. Recent tweaks added a longer straight but slightly reduced its brutal challenge.
Atmosphere & Racing
As F1’s original night race, it remains visually stunning. Overtaking is rare, but the atmosphere and endurance factor keep it unique.
13. Las Vegas Strip Circuit (USA)
Technical Overview
Las Vegas is a simple, high-speed layout with long straights and sweeping corners. Its design lacks complexity but provides plenty of slipstreaming opportunities.
Atmosphere & Racing
With its neon backdrop and casinos, Las Vegas delivers spectacle. Races have been entertaining, if chaotic, cementing its place as a crowd-pleaser.
12. Red Bull Ring (Austria)
Technical Overview
A short but sharp track, the Red Bull Ring combines heavy braking zones with fast corners. Its compact design makes it technically efficient and rewarding.
Atmosphere & Racing
Set in stunning Alpine scenery, it’s a fan favourite. Races are lively, though track limits remain a frequent issue.
11. Albert Park (Australia)
Technical Overview
Albert Park is a semi-permanent circuit with fast, flowing corners and little margin for error. A 2022 overhaul improved its speed and overall flow.
Atmosphere & Racing
The Australian Grand Prix is beloved as a season opener. The enthusiastic crowds and scenic park setting make it one of F1’s standout venues.
10. Monaco Grand Prix
Technical Overview
Monaco is an impossibly narrow street circuit with slow, twisty corners. Technically, it’s one of the most demanding tracks for drivers.
Atmosphere & Racing
Though overtaking is nearly impossible, the glamour and prestige of Monaco remain unmatched. It is F1’s most iconic venue.
9. Imola (Italy)
Technical Overview
Imola features fast, flowing corners with challenging elevation changes. Chicanes added in the 1990s reduced its speed but it remains technically rewarding.
Atmosphere & Racing
Deeply historic, it is beloved by Ferrari fans. The passionate crowds and natural setting create an electric race-day atmosphere.
8. Zandvoort (Netherlands)
Technical Overview
Zandvoort is a narrow, undulating track with steeply banked corners. Its design is old-school, demanding precision from drivers.
Atmosphere & Racing
The Dutch fans create one of F1’s most vibrant atmospheres. Though overtaking is limited, the event feels like a festival.
7. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Canada)
Technical Overview
Montreal’s island track is compact, with tricky kerbs and close walls. The layout punishes mistakes and rewards aggressive driving.
Atmosphere & Racing
The city atmosphere and passionate fans make it a highlight of the season. Racing is usually lively, producing memorable moments.
6. Monza (Italy)
Technical Overview
Monza is the fastest track in Formula 1, with long straights and chicanes. Despite changes, its high-speed character endures.
Atmosphere & Racing
Known as the “Temple of Speed,” it is sacred ground for F1. The Tifosi create one of the most iconic atmospheres in motorsport.
5. Circuit of the Americas (USA)
Technical Overview
COTA features a mix of high-speed corners, elevation changes, and technical sectors. Its design draws inspiration from classic circuits around the world.
Atmosphere & Racing
Austin has become a fan favourite thanks to its vibrant culture and passionate crowds. The racing is consistently entertaining, making it one of F1’s best modern tracks.
4. Interlagos (Brazil)
Technical Overview
Interlagos is short, flowing, and undulating, with a near-perfect mix of corners. Its technical balance challenges both cars and drivers.
Atmosphere & Racing
The Sao Paulo crowd creates one of the most intense atmospheres in F1. The track often delivers thrilling races with dramatic outcomes.
3. Silverstone (UK)
Technical Overview
Silverstone blends high-speed sweeps with technical sectors. Legendary corners like Copse and Maggotts/Becketts remain highlights for drivers and fans alike.
Atmosphere & Racing
As the birthplace of F1, Silverstone has heritage on its side. The racing is consistently excellent, backed by huge and passionate crowds.
2. Suzuka (Japan)
Technical Overview
Suzuka is a driver’s circuit, with flowing switchback corners and technical demands throughout. It remains one of the most respected and admired tracks.
Atmosphere & Racing
Japanese fans bring unmatched passion and knowledge. The event is a festival of motorsport, even if overtaking is difficult.
1. Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
Technical Overview
Spa combines legendary corners like Eau Rouge and Pouhon with a long, flowing layout. It is the ultimate test of car performance and driver skill.
Atmosphere & Racing
Set in the Ardennes forest, Spa is dramatic, historic, and spectacular. It produces some of F1’s greatest racing moments and remains the crown jewel of the calendar.
