Formula 1’s 2023 season will require a huge effort from every member of the paddock, traveling across the globe from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi in eight months and traveling to 21 countries. Chinese GP – 23 appointments on 4 of the 5 continents.

The most striking novelty is the debut of Las Vegas Street Circuit, The penultimate test in the calendar, It has already been baptized with the promising name “The Circuit That Never Sleeps.” ‘The Great Circus’ will be the third date in the U.S. to record the biggest fan growth, fueled by the success of the Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’, which just released its fifth season, they say. They landed at the temporary Miami International Autodrome circuit May 5-7 and crossed the Atlantic again at the permanent Circuit of Americas (COTA) in Austin from October 20-22. into Texas to end the US tour. From October 17th to November 19th, another urban favorite of F1 rights holder Liberty Media took place in the heart of ‘downtown’ Las Vegas at his circuit.

Las Vegas: The Circuit That Never Sleeps

Absent for over 30 years, Nevada has new appointments in its most iconic city. At night, it has an urban layout and is located on touristy The Strip, a boulevard of Las Vegas Boulevard with a proliferation of hotels, casinos, shops, restaurants, nightclubs and shows. The driver runs his 50 laps of the 6,116m track, 14 curves, 3 straights (maximum 1,920m) and 2 his DRS zones. The route passes iconic sites such as Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, and the Venetian. Average speeds are expected to be on par with Monza, with an estimated top speed of 342 km/h, offering plenty of action and overtaking.

Old School Circuit vs. Urban Circuit

Championship promoters find a balance between the ‘old school’ permanent circuits that are drivers’ favourites, but are dwindling from the calendar year after year, and the new-style temporary street circuits that bring F1 right to its center. I try to go back and forth between It’s a city that follows the glamorous Monte Carlo formula for the rich and famous, but these days it seems set in “Blade Runner.”

The percentage for 2023 is 14 for permanent circuits, with potholes as the main force, compared to 9 for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent city circuits.

They resist falling from a calendar temple they had already visited in 1950. Spa Francorchamps, One of the most acclaimed circuits for Formula 1 drivers, with a mix of long straights and fast corners, whenever it’s dry, it’s a series of the world’s most famous curves that will push your car to the limit of its capabilities. can be pushed up. Eau rouge.

silverstoneAlthough the layout has changed many times over the years, it has maintained the essence of being one of the fastest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, while also featuring historic corners such as Maggots, Becketts and Abbey. provides some of the biggest challenges for drivers.

Monza The fastest lap in F1 history was set at Monza, averaging 260.6 km/h. Full throttle for 80% of the lap, reaching top speed on the circuit’s start/finish straight and from there onto the historic park section. There a series of big stops with tight chicanes to test the brakes.

Zandvoort It appeared on the calendar two years later than the three, and after a hiatus, it went through modernization and returned to respond to the Max Verspapen effect. Situated in front of the famous Dutch beach, it has all the hallmarks of ‘old school’, fast and crazy, twisting like a permanent roller coaster through the dunes.

Suzuka, Honda Consignment Circuit, Another temple of high speed that presents many challenges to pilots with twisty ‘S’ curves, eight shape layouts that make it the only one with compromised intersections. Degner and his fast-paced 130R are iconic points.

Imola Another exciting ride in F1 with an adrenaline curve like the Acque Minerali or Piratella. The anti-clockwise loop is certainly faster and feels old-fashioned.

Interlagos It’s been on the calendar since 1973 thanks to the Emerson Fittipaldi effect, but it’s based on a 1938 design. Between 1957 and the circuit’s return to the F1 calendar in 1990, Interlagos could have operated as a giant oval. After passing the Senna S and descending into Turn 4, the driver goes through a winding section on the inside of the circuit, changing several banks before going up the hill and into the final bank into his corner. increase. Brakes suffer very little as almost all corners are medium to high speed and there is no very strong braking.

In the urban, whether temporary or permanent, It stands out above all else for its enduring charm since 1950 monte carlo, whose layout is not one of the drivers’ favorites, as Saturday’s timed session will decide the race. “It’s like riding a bike in your living room,” Nelson Piquet remembered.

semi-permanent montreal It is popular with urban riders because it is fast and has little downforce. A ‘start-stop’ track with many hard braking chicanes and the famous hairpin. It’s fast and smooth out of corners.

Hamilton took pole position in 2019 with an average speed of 235 km/h. melbourne Surrounded by existing roads in Albert Park. It has been on the calendar since 1996, making it his fourth oldest of the cities.

entry in the F1 calendar autodromo hermanos rodriguez Urban circuit at 2,285 meters above sea level at Magdalena Micuska Sports Park in Mexico City. Demanding on mechanics and drivers, and with his ubiquitous Tilke latest mods, this circuit has a little bit of everything. Long straights, high speed essence and low speed sections where grip is very important.

Already in the 21st century they welcome Marina BayIt is one of the most physically demanding on the calendar, with 23 curves that require a lot of steering wheel movement on ‘hot laps’, with an irregular, wet surface. Turn 18 is one of the most photographed locations as it is located under the grandstands.

The countries of the Persian Gulf then entered a competition to see who would design the most spectacular permanent or city circuit.he Bahrain International Circuit Designed by Tilke, it was a pioneer in 2004 and today remains at F1 test days and championship openings. In 2009 Abu Dhabi Yas Marina, designed by Tilke in either the penultimate or final round of the championship. More recently, two of his opponents in the region, such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have also entered the equation. The first at the Jeddah circuit on the Corniche’s Urban Tour and the Lusail International Circuit, It was originally designed to host MotoGP.

Match Formula 1 and MotoGP

Up to five permanent circuits are doubling down on their efforts by hosting Formula 1 and MotoGP Grand Prix in 2023.

Barcelona-Catalunya, A track that has had pre-season on for years, it has a good mix of fast and slow corners and no secrets to the drivers with Turn 3, a challenging right-hand corner to assess the balance of the car. For this 2023, the original layout will be restored without the chicane before the finish line, which drivers didn’t really like, and the restoration of high-speed corners will open the door to stop the lack of overtaking, which has a reputation for fostering boring racing. will be killed.

Next visit in order on the F1 calendar is the circuit red bull ring and silverstone and already in the fall they will step Lusail International Circuit It has been modernized in the last few months and transformed into a circuit that attracts VIPs.directly from there Circuit of the Americas, Austin’s COTA is a puzzle created at Silverstone’s Maggotts/Beckett Curve or South of Suzuka (3 to 6) and Hockenheim Stadium (12 to 15), with an iconic climb towards Blind Curve 1.

23 circuits

GP Bahrain (Sakhir) March 5
1st GP 2004. Length: 5.4 km; Laps: 57
Saudi Grand Prix (Jeddah) March 19
1st GP 2021. Length: 6.1 kilometers. Lap: 50
Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne) April 2
1st GP in 1996. Length: 5.3 km. Laps: 58
Azerbaijan GP (Baku) April 30
1st GP 2016. Length: 6.0 km; Laps: 51
GP Miami (Miami) May 7
1st GP 2022. Length: 5.4 kilometers. Laps: 57
GP Emilia Romagna (Imola) May 21
1st GP in 1980. Length: 4.9 kilometers. Laps: 63
Monaco GP (Monaco) May 28
1st GP in 1950. Length: 3.3 kilometers. Laps: 78
GP Spain (Barcelona-Catalunya) 4 June
1st GP in 1991. Length: 4.6 km. Laps: 66
Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) June 18
1st GP in 1978. Length: 4.3 km. Laps: 70
Austrian GP (Spielberg) July 2
1st GP in 1970. Length: 4.3 km. Laps: 71
British GP (Silverstone) July 9
1st GP in 1950. Length: 5.8 kilometers. Laps: 52
GP Hungary (Budapest) July 23
1st GP in 1986. Length: 4.3 km. Laps: 70
Belgian Grand Prix (Spa) July 30
1st GP in 1950. Length: 7 kilometers. Laps: 44
GP Netherlands (Zandvoort) 27th August
1st GP in 1952. Length: 4.2 kilometers. Laps: 72
Italian Grand Prix (Monza) September 3
1st GP in 1950. Length: 5.7 kilometers. Laps: 53
Singapore GP (Singapore) September 17
1st GP 2008. Length: 5 km; Laps: 61
Japanese GP (Suzuka) September 24
1st GP in 1987. Length: 5.8 km. Laps: 53
GP Qatar (Lusail) October 8
1st GP 2021. Length: 5.3 kilometers. Laps: 57
US GP (Austin) October 22
1st GP 2012. Length: 5.5 km; Wraps: 56
GP Mexico (Mexico) October 29
1st GP in 1963. Length: 4.3 km. Laps: 71
GP Brazil (Sao Paulo) November 5
1st GP in 1973. Length: 4.3 km. Laps: 71
GP Las Vegas (Las Vegas) November 18
1st GP 2023. Length: 6.1 kilometers. Lap: 50
Abu Dhabi GP (Yas Marina) November 26
1st GP 2009. Length: 5.2 km; Laps: 58