F1 Circuits Worldwide

[BobDaBuilder]

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Your having a laugh! It is forgotten.

[Giorgio]

Originally Posted by BobDaBuilder

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Your having a laugh! It is forgotten.

Maybe by you.
Lets not forget which Australian track the drivers like best.

(Adelaide Street Circuit)

[BobDaBuilder]

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They are just being kind. Adelaide was just another track, nothing special.

The drivers talk about Spa, Monza, Indy, Hockenheim and Nurburgring and NEVER "Adelaide".

[Citystyle]

Spa and The ring are the best. Without a doubt.

Indy is meh to people who race in europe.

[Giorgio]

Originally Posted by BobDaBuilder

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They are just being kind. Adelaide was just another track, nothing special.

The drivers talk about Spa, Monza, Indy, Hockenheim and Nurburgring and NEVER "Adelaide".

I never said they liked or talked about Adelaide.
I said which Aussie track did they like.

And they wernt being nice, there is no need to say such a comment at all. They decided to state there opinion which is clear.

[skaP187]

But eh Adelaide? How long is that ago 10-15years? I can also say that Zandvoort is my favourite circuit because 30 years ago something like Formule 1 did there thing, but that is a long long time ago.
Adelaide is not a formule 1 circuit, it was a formule 1 circuit!

[Giorgio]

Originally Posted by skaP187

But eh Adelaide? How long is that ago 10-15years? I can also say that Zandvoort is my favourite circuit because 30 years ago something like Formule 1 did there thing, but that is a long long time ago.
Adelaide is not a formule 1 circuit, it was a formule 1 circuit!

1) It was 10 years ago.
2) I never said it still was an F1 Circuit. I said Best F1 Circuit in History.

[BobDaBuilder]

It's history, get over it.

[skaP187]

Originally Posted by BobDaBuilder

It's history, get over it.

That's not so easy man!!! it hurts. Specialy with a circuit like Zandvoort, the Netherlands. (after the race, b.b.q.ing on the beach, smoking some grass, man o man, it hurts)
But yep I have got (almost) over it. Still hoping though... man it hurts!
(specialy with circuits on the calander like Hungaruring, Magnecours, Cataluna, so boring !) damn it hurts!

[Giorgio]

Originally Posted by BobDaBuilder

It's history, get over it.

Its diffuclt when History is superior to the present.

[FREKI]

Circuit de Monaco

[skaP187]

Originally Posted by Mr_Denmark

Circuit de Monaco

Why o why Lord, Help me make understand that

[decapitated]

I like Spa very much, Grand Prix of Monaco is very entertaining to watch, but the newest circuts like Bahrain or Shanghai are also great. But in this case history wins.

[skaP187]

Maybe my favourite one in the future...
I don't have an idea about the timescale, but I believe it is nearby Madrid, Espana
check it out!






Yeah yeah I know, of topic again, but damn this is Starwars style!

[sargon]

Bahrain

[kashyap3]

Monaco
it's quite fun to see cars zooming past metal and glass buildings than through plain open fields

[johnsonooi]

The Sepang F1 International Circuit is the venue used for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, A1 Grand Prix as well as the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix. It is also used as a venue for many other major motorsport events.

Widely regarded as a benchmark for other Grand Prix venues, the Sepang circuit boasts superb pit garage and media facilities, as well as impressive grandstands and patron amenities.

The leader board at the Sepang F1 Grand Prix circuitThe circuit was designed by renowned German designer Hermann Tilke, who would subsequently design the impressive new facilities in Shanghai, Bahrain and Turkey.

The main circuit, normally raced in a clockwise direction, is 5.54 kilometres long, and is noted for its sweeping corners and wide straights. The layout is quite unusual, with a very long back straight separated from the pit straight by just one very tight hairpin.

Other configurations of the Sepang circuit can also be used. The north circuit is also raced in a clockwise direction. It is basically the first half of the main circuit. The course turns back towards the pit straight after turn 6 and is 2.71 kilometres long in total.

The south circuit is the other half of the racecourse. The back straight of the main circuit becomes the pit straight when the south circuit is in use, and joins onto turn 8 of the main circuit to form a hairpin turn. Also run clockwise, this circuit is 2.61 km in length.

Sepang International Circuit also features kart racing and motocross facilities.


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[johnsonooi]

Artistic Architecture

Sepang F1 Circuit is undoubtedly a landmark for the motoring fraternity. Malaysia has virtually set a minimum standard for future F1 circuits around the world, the general opinion of the motorsports world, with the construction of Malaysia's Home of Motorsports.

Sculptured on a 260 hectare oil palm plantation, Sepang F1 circuit sets records from the moment it had its earth-breaking ceremony. Built with the concept of a 'natural stadium', it required more than 9 million cubic meters of earth to be removed. To retain its scenic green, more than 5,000 palm trees were planted around the circuit. As time goes by, more trees were planted further adding to the beauty of the circuit.

The 5,543 meter long track features 15 corners and 8 straights including two high-speed stretches. With a minimum width of 16 meters, the track allows ample opportunities for overtaking, ensuring a suspenseful and thrilling race. The widest part of the track spreads up to 22 meters. The unique criterion of the circuit is that it can be split in to two circuits when required. The split circuits are situated on both sides of the circuit, the north side, and the south side with lengths of 2.8 km and 2.6 km respectively, thus allowing two races to run concurrently.

The track is built using a specially formulated bitumen compound, which is smooth and not to oabrasive to suit the Malaysian climate and year-round use. Smooth river stones were used for the gravel beds along the track.

When you first step foot at the circuit, you will pass through the Welcome Center, the gateway to the grandstand and the nerve center for the circuits administrative activities. Apart from housing offices, the Welcome Center also houses a restaurant, a souvenir shop, and an automotive museum.

The heart and focal point of the circuit is the Pit Building. Facing the main grandstand, all the racing facilities are housed here: 33 pits, race control center, time-keeping room, paddock clubs, and race management offices.

Each of the fully air-conditioned pit boxes are 8 meters wide, and 24 meters long. Each block of two pits has three air-conditioned offices equipped with telecommunication lines, team common room (team hospitality area), and a kitchen.

The exclusive paddock clubs on the first floor comes with their own parking and private access. For royal and VVIP guests, there is the Perdana Suite situated on the second floor of the pit building that can accommodate 250 people.

A landscaped mall area has been designed with the purpose of connecting the north and south grandstand to form the Main Grandstand area. In the main grandstand is the prime location for trade and vending, exhibition, food and beverage, amenities, and souvenir outlets during any racing event.

[johnsonooi]

Sepang International Motor Racing Circuit, Malaysia

The Malaysian F1 Grand Prix at the Sepang International Motor Racing circuit has established itself as a regular fixture on the F1 calendar.

This is mainly down to the Sepang International Circuit itself, which has been voted the world's 'most challenging' track by the drivers and is rated as one of the world's best.

Built at a cost of $120 million, the 5.542km (2.09-mile) 15-turn track is notable for an on-site shopping mall, a spectacular, double-sided grandstand capable of accommodating 30,000 spectators and a pit complex that consists of a 30-garage layout with pit boxes measuring a spacious 200m².

LOCATION

The Sepang Circuit is located 60km south of the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur and about 15km from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The circuit is linked to the city and the airport with an excellent dual highway system. Sepang was a very small and remote village until the construction of the $2.5 billion airport.
CIRCUIT DESIGN

Hermann Tilke of Tilke Engineering from Aachen, Germany designed the circuit working with local company Iktisas Ingenieurs.

The Sepang International Circuit consists of three circuits in one. The main racetrack is 5.542km with the South Track being 2.7km and the North Track 2.8km. The latter was the final one to be completed and hosted its first official race in July 2003.

One of the spectacular features of the circuit is the smooth and sweeping chicane capable of being negotiated at speeds in excess of 200kph. The fastest part of the circuit is the start/finish straight between turn 15 and turn 1.

The track features 15 corners and eight straights with a minimum width of 16m increasing to 25m in some parts, providing many overtaking opportunities. The circuit is covered by 27 closed circuit TV cameras via fibre optic cabling and includes on-line, real time tracking of race cars, combined with electronic marshal posts which will flash coloured lights to the drivers instead of flags.

World champion F1 driver, Michael Schumacher was consulted on the design of the track in his capacity as a member of the Formula One Drivers Safety Commission.

The Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix held during October 1999 was the first Formula 1 event in South East Asia. The Formula One Management (FOM) awarded the 'Best Grand Prix' to the circuit for that year.

It is the only circuit in the world allowed to incorporate the F1 logo into its official name.

The architecture of the Sepang complex blends modern technology with the Malaysian culture. In total, the track can accommodate some 130,000 spectators, with 30,000 in the unique double-fronted main grandstand whose roof resembles a banana leaf. Tilke introduced the first double frontage grandstand to be built at any racing circuit.

As the track has been built in a stadium-type location, with the track recessed in the valley, all spectators can see at least 50% of the circuit no matter where they sit.

The Canopy Tower, nestling at the tip of the V-shaped double grandstand, has a roof similar to the Malaysian national flower, the hibiscus. Seats here give a view of 70% of the track.

The two-storey pit building is one of the largest in the world, housing all the main facilities. There are 30 pits, including 12 offices for the FIA and administration, plus race control, time keeping, media centre and interview room plus photographers' room. There is also a medical centre including a small operating theatre to handle minor surgery.

Sepang Circuit has been designed to be environmentally friendly with the planting of a total of 5,000 palm oil trees and 4,000 coconut trees.

Near the main entrance there is a kart circuit built to international standards, and a permanent 4x4 off-road track nearly 10km long that can also be used as a rally stage.

A "Welcome Centre" is a pedestrian mall bridging the four-storey double -frontage grandstands and accommodating restaurants, bars, exhibition areas and retail outlets.

CONSTRUCTION

The 5.542km (3.443 mile) track was built in just 14 months by main contractor WCT Engineering on a 260ha former palm oil plantation near to Kuala Lumpa International Airport (KLIA), who own and manage the circuit.

The Malaysian Government requested KLIA to obtain the rights to host a Grand Prix, and subsequently build the circuit. A taskforce was then formed to ensure that the circuit project would run smoothly. Members of the taskforce went to Formula One circuits around the world to learn about the layout and organisation of a Grand Prix.

In December 1996, a masterplan was presented to the Prime Minister and soon after, work began. At its peak there was over 1,000 people working on the site. In December 1998, the circuit opened with its first race meeting, the Proton 300km Merdeka.

Two months later, it was also awarded a two-year licence for motorcycle racing, which culminated in the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Over nine million cubic metres of earth were moved on the 115,000m² site during the construction.

Local company, Pakar International, constructed the wastewater treatment plant for the circuit.

PKNS Infra Berhad (PIB), a subsidiary of Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) carried out the landscaping work throughout the circuit site.

PJIH provided the electrical HT/LV distribution system and high mast lighting for the racetrack along with the telephone system and external infrastructure works.

[johnsonooi]