Formula 1 tracks offer a combination of twisty sections and long straights. Some of them are short, but some of them are over 1000 metres long. But what are the longest straights in F1?
To rank the longest straights in F1 calendar,…
Formula 1 Calendar takes us to various locations, and some of them are in unique places. But the F1blast team got curious about what are the 6 F1 tracks with the highest altitude. We’ve taken a look at the highest point of…
The F1 Exhibition is an interactive exposition telling a story of Formula 1, it's innovation and history. Visitors are taken through the history, starting from the birth of motor racing as a whole, through the first ever Formula 1 race at Silverstone,…
Formula 1 tracks come in all shapes and sizes, but some stand out for their extreme elevation changes that pose unique challenges for drivers. But which F1 tracks have the biggest elevation changes? Mostly, it's the old and classic F1 circuits. The…
Herman Tilke is one of the most influential yet controversial figures in modern Formula One. As an architect and circuit designer, he has played an instrumental role in shaping many of the tracks on the current F1 calendar. From Malaysia's Sepang International…
Nestled in the rolling hills of upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region lies one of the most iconic and storied road racing circuits in North America - Watkins Glen International. A track that saw some of the most legendary races in the…
The Early Days Of F1 In The USA
The first ever United States Grand Prix on the F1 calendar took place in 1959 at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida. This season-ending race was won by Bruce McLaren in a Cooper, taking…
Formula 1 has often been criticized as being unsustainable due to the high carbon emissions and environmental impact from racing cars at high speeds, and the stupidity of the calendar. For example, the calendar for 2025 season takes us to Barcelona, from…
The first F1 night race took place in 2008, relatively not that long ago, considering the almost 75-year history of Formula 1. It was the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix that offered the first ever night race in Formula 1, and it quickly…
Spa-Francorchamps is located in the Ardennes region of Belgium, known for its dense forests and hilly terrain, and getting to the racetrack is not a simple task. For that reason, many visitors decide to stay on one of many campings surrounding Spa…