The Formula 1 It is the pinnacle of motorsport. The best teams with the best drivers and the best technology. However, this combination does not always translate into circuits that better matches can offer to the calendar. The motor sports It is not a regular sport and its funding sometimes depends on visiting countries with no particular tradition or with routes created for the occasion.

That leaves a large number of sites out of the program, and if they had the budget and the opportunity, they could they offer a performance at the level of Formula 1.

An example of this happened in the last two F1 seasons with his comeback Imola, Istanbul or Zandvoort, as well as importing layouts like the Portimao or Qatar.

Even so, there are many other circuits worth looking into, so it’s time to look for alternatives in different layouts around the world.

Kyalami

Its legendary location South African Grand Prix which hosted the event from 1962 to 1993 is one of the most rumored circuits that could soon return to the Formula 1 calendar. The African continent has not staged a race in the class since then Alain Prost It expired almost 30 years ago.

It’s been a long time but Kyalami He has changed a lot since that fight. The layout has been remodeled to suit the current conditions within it motor sportsin addition to significantly improving windows and security.

Despite it doesn’t have very long queuesthe combination of fast and connected corners could be interesting, in addition to the support braking.

America Road

The United States will have three different Grands Prix on the 2023 calendar, which is not to say they are the most favorable locations for the show or even offer races. Road America is one of the most historic circuits in the North American countrya place where the IndyCar, IMSA or Nascar.

The problem with the route located in Wisconsin is that it is certified FIA Grade 2, so it could not be part of the F1 calendar. To do this, it will need to improve its safety in terms of escape routes, completely resurface the track and develop more suitable access and stands for fans.

Despite all these problems, anyone who has seen a race at Road America knows how special this place is and the possibilities it has to give rise to unforgettable Sundays. The long straights would offer plenty of overtaking opportunities in the first sector, as well as throughout the fast zone of the second and third sectors.

Hockenheim

Not long ago he Hockenheim Circuit It was one of the games on the F1 calendar. In fact, his last two races on the German circuit gave a lot to talk about with his abandonment Sebastian Vettel in 2018 and the madness that happened within 2019 with the rain.

The problem he had Hockenheimring It was the limitations of the German market due to the lack of a driver that evokes passion in its fans and the lack of supporters willing to invest large sums to stay.

This track is ideal for today’s Formula 1. The first two sectors require a power unit in top condition, while the last is narrower and twistier where overtaking is difficult. So, Hockenheim would be a dream addition (or return) for F1 fans.

highway

His presence highway it would only make sense if it were decided that the Circuit Barcelona-Catalonia it can no longer host the Spanish Grand Prix. This piece has become a classic in his diary MotoGPbut it would be much better used in Formula 1.

The The first sector is somewhat reminiscent of the park of Istanbul due to the speed of the curves, which could be taken by today’s cars at breakneck speed. On the other hand, from stanza 7 the arrangement enters its most interesting territory with the Corkscrew due to changes in elevation and unevenness.

Motorland will offer plenty of overtaking potential as well as being extremely safe due to its large windows.

Sepang

Sepang always worked well in the years it was at calendar type 1, offering interesting matches and more than one with excitement until the end.

In this setup, the important thing is tire management and aerodynamic performance, in such a way that with new regulation that reduces dirty air could lead to an undefeated Sunday.

On the other hand, the entire last and first sectors are very likely to give rise to battles and parallels since no two curves in a row in the same direction.