Earlier, some Formula One tracks were as lengthy as 20 kilometres

In the world, there are several F1 tracks, but the Formula One Championship uses only 21 tracks to host the event. Every year, most of the tracks remain the same. However, a few are altered depending on the situation. For example, the Chinese Grand Prix has been cancelled this year because of the ongoing pandemic. Therefore, an unfamiliar track has been elected in place of the Chinese Grand Prix. All the tracks largely vary from each other in terms of routes, stretches, elevation, pitch condition, and length. In this article, we’ve concentrated on the length of the Formula One tracks that are regularly used during the Championship.

Note that earlier, F1 tracks were as lengthy as 20 kilometres or even more. However, the FIA decided it is costly to build a gigantic infrastructure around such lengthy tracks. Therefore, in the present era, F1 tracks are not allowed to be lengthier than seven kilometres. So, which are the longest F1 tracks in the realm?

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps- In the county of Belgium, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was originally erected in 1921, with a total length of 14.9 kilometres. However, the track was renovated in 1979 and they diminished its length to 7.004 kilometres. Currently, this track is the longest Formula One track in the world. With 44 laps, the total distance covered on this track in a race is 308.052 kilometres.

Baku City Circuit- Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan is the second-longest Formula One track in the world with a length of 6.003 kilometres. Apart from Monaco and Singapore, this is the third and newest street circuit in the world of Formula One. During the race, the racers complete 51 laps of this track, which amounts to 306.049 kilometres.

Silverstone- The first circuit to host the inaugural Formula One World Championship in 1950, the Silverstone circuit in England is the third-longest Formula One track in the world with a length of 5.891 kilometres. The race at the Silverstone comprises 52 laps, which amounts to 306.198 kilometres.

Sochi Autodrom- A new track in the Formula One world, Russia’s Sochi Autodrom was unveiled in 2014, and Lewis Hamilton was the first driver to secure the first position on that track. The Sochi track is 5.848 kilometres long, which comprises 53 laps. The racers at Sochi Autodrom cover a total distance of 309.745 kilometres.