The street circuit looks to be a high-speed blast down past the brightest lights in the world, all on show perfectly for this night race – in a desert, in the Northern Hemisphere, in November.
“The party atmosphere of the world-famous celebration of the Day of the Dead in the city makes this event one of the most artistic and passionate events on the calendar.”
“Qatar returns for its second Grand Prix, back at Losail – which is looking like a much more permanent fixture on the calendar than the initial plan for a street circuit.”
“The unique circuit with a bridge meaning cars crossover another part of the circuit is well regarded by many drivers and has held many classic races.”
“The circuit has gone through a temporary change, as construction work on the grandstand cars usually drive under has led to the removal of two chicanes at the end of the lap.”
“The circuit is one of the most legendary and loved tracks on the calendar with fans and drivers, as the near 100-year history of racing round this part of the Ardennes is not lost on anyone in the area.”
“This track has been the scene of many successful drivers’ first wins, or absolute carnage races that also throw up surprise winners, so is this going to be the race Norris, Piastri, or Stroll break their duck?”
“The month of July is packed with 4 of the best circuits Formula 1 races on, and the second of the four is the location of the first ever (official World Championship) Formula 1 race.”
“Montreal is often one of the best-attended and most colourful races on the calendar, at a historic circuit which Formula 1 can still have great races at.”
“Fernando Alonso won his last Grand Prix at this circuit in 2013, he would absolutely love to get that front-running Aston Martin its first win of the season here…”
“After a rather dull and derided race in Baku, F1 heads off to another circuit which styles itself as a street circuit, although at least Baku was actually on streets.”
“Albert Park is often one of the most packed circuits for in terms of spectator numbers, as the City Centre parkland circuit becomes the nation’s Motorsport Festival for a weekend.”