With only one Grand Prix left for the season to end, the 2021 season was filled with drama and shocking incidents. Let us take a look at three iconic tracks that are competitive to run in their own way.
Circuit de Monaco:
Famously known as the Street Track, the Monaco Race Circuit is placed around the port of the Principality of Monaco. The track laid on the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine is also commonly referred to as ‘Monte Carlo’ because most of the track is inside the Monte Carlo area.
Known as Formula 1’s most challenging route, the 3.337 km race track also hosts other events such as Formula 2 and Formula E each year. Monaco also hosts independent race events such as the Monaco ePrix every odd-numbered year and the Monaco Historic Grand Prix every even-numbered year.
Formula events are held every year on the Circuit de Monaco over two weekends in the month of May. Being a street circuit, the country of Monaco undergoes major changes during this period. The track and peripherals take about six weeks to build and another three weeks to dismantle. The tight and twisty circuit includes multiple hairpins and turns, ranging from the Fairmont hairpin in the tunnel to speeds of up to 260 kmph at 48 kmph. Being narrow, the track is known around the world to test the skill of the driver rather than the power of the cars. Due to the narrow track, it is also extremely difficult to overtake another driver in Monaco. There is no room to create a run-off zone where cars have an opportunity to slow down before crashing into safety barriers. When cars crash in Monaco, they hit hard.
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Circuit de Spa – Francorchamps:
Located in Stavelot, Belgium, the Circuit de Spa- Francorchamps is fondly referred to as the ‘Spa’ by enthusiasts. Spa is known for hosting the Belgian Grand Prix since 1981. The original circuit was designed in 1920 and consisted of public roads connecting the cities of Malmedy and Stavelot. The current 7 km circuit has undergone several modifications over time. At present, the spa circuit is 7 km long and has a total of 20 turns. The track has gone through six iterations since its inception. In addition to Formula 1, the track hosts several endurance races, rally championships and Tour de France cycling events throughout the year.
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Albert Park Circuit:
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Located around Lake Albert Park in Melbourne, the Albert Park circuit has been host to the Formula 1 season opening the Australian Grand Prix since 1953. The track of 5.28 km comprises a total of 16 turns. Like the Circuit de Monaco, the Albert Park Circuit also includes public roads in general. The Albert Park Circuit is relatively fast and easy to drive, making it an ideal circuit for opening season. Although the circuit is a simple one, the intense competition to set lap records makes this track difficult for drivers. Before the start of each race event, road tracks are closed for public access and tracks are built around the streets. Since the Albert Park circuit does not run through congested urban areas, restricted public access does not pose much of a problem.
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