Silverstone – Great Britain The first Grand Prix at Silverstone took place in 1948, but the course was a lot different than it is today. The course was previously used as an airbase and the original track used both runways… Read More ›
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The Evolution Of F1 Circuits
Interlagos – Brazil Racing at Interlagos was supposed to begin in the year 1939 but due to poor weather conditions, it was postponed until the following year. It held motor racing up to 1967 when extensive safety renovations couldn’t be… Read More ›
The Evolution Of F1 Circuits
Racing began on the streets of Spa-Francorchamps in the year 1921 as it was perfect for long straights and it’s rolling countryside roads. The only stretch of the circuit that changed was the then known Malmedy chicane that would be… Read More ›
The Evolution Of F1 Circuits
Red Bull Ring – Austria The Red Bull Ring was born in 1969 under its original name ‘Osterrichring’ and was a fast circuit with similarly breath-taking views of the Styrian hills. Unfortunately, it proved to be too fast and after… Read More ›
The Evolution Of F1 Circuits
The first track we’ll look at is, and has been for a while now, the first circuit on the F1 calendar, Albert Park. The Australian Grand Prix moved from a location known as Fisherman’s Creek in 1953, where the circuit… Read More ›
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