City Street Circuits

Unlike Formula E, where all races are held on street circuits, only 22% (5 races out of 22) on the proposed 2020 F1 calendar take place on traditional street circuits (we have included the Sochi Autodrom, where only 30% of the lap is on public roads). It’s just been announced that F1 has signed a preliminary deal with the Hard Rock Stadium to stage the 2021 Miami Grand Prix on a new layout around the home of the Miami Dolphins football team, taking the number of street races on the calendar to six.

Street circuits are characterized by limited viewing opportunities. You won’t see any more than 1-2 corners from wherever you are watching. Limited views can be further interrupted by walls and catch fencing. On the positive side, the atmosphere in the center of the city can be electrifying! Formula E could be onto something here.

*New circuit for 2020.