10 legends that shaped F1

The Formula 1 world championship hits 75 this year. So who are the key influencers behind grand prix racing as we know it today? Damien Smith ranks the GP titans

  1. Australia

    Albert Park, Melbourne / March 14-16
    Back in its rightful place as season opener. Carlos Sainz will not be expecting a repeat of his 2024 win.

    1.-Australia

  2. China

    Shanghai / March 21-23
    Includes first sprint race of the year. Max Verstappen won on Saturday and Sunday last time.

    2.-China

  3. Japan

    Suzuka / April 4-6
    Historically, a Verstappen stronghold. He’s won the past three at one of the great circuits.

    3.-Japan

  4. Bahrain

    Sakhir / April 11-13
    Relegated from season opener. But still hosts the pre-season tests at the end of February.
    4.-Bahrain

  5. Saudi Arabia

    Jeddah Corniche / April 18-20
    Scene of Ollie Bearman’s super-sub Ferrari debut last time. But what can he do in a Haas?
    5.-Saudi

  6. Miami

    Miami, US / May 2-4
    Where it all turned for Lando Norris and McLaren in 2024. Includes a sprint race once again.
    6.-Miami

  7. Emilia-Romagna

    Imola, Italy / May 16-18
    Yes, it tends to be processional. But we love this one, don’t we? Norris pushed Verstappen last year.
    7.-Emilia-Romagna

  8. Monaco

    Circuit de Monaco / May 23-25
    Charles Leclerc threw the monkey from his back in 2024. F1 cars have outgrown it, but who cares?
    8.-Monaco

  9. Spain

    Barcelona-Catalunya / May 30-June 1
    The last one before Madrid steps in? Some of us will miss it. Verstappen’s last win for ages in 2024.

    9.-Spain

  10. Canada

    Montreal / June 13-15
    Runs after Spain, which makes a change. Great rain-affected race last time. Nearly always a cracker.
    10.-Canada

  11. Austria

    Spielberg / June 27-29
    Verstappen’s first ‘home’ race of the season. Last time he clashed with Norris, leaving win to George Russell.
    11.-Austria

  12. Great Britain

    Silverstone / July 4-6
    Can Lewis Hamilton make it 10 at home? He was just like his old self in ’24 as the long drought was quenched.
    12.-GB

  13. Belgium

    Spa-Francorchamps / July 25-27
    Russell was magic on a one-stopper last time. But that unlucky DSQ broke the spell.
    13.-Belgium

  14. Hungary

    Hungaroring / August 1-3
    Team orders tension, a potty-mouthed champion… more of that and they’ll have earned their summer break.
    14.-Hungary

  15. Netherlands

    Zandvoort / August 29-31
    Back to work. Penultimate time at Zandvoort before it drops off the calendar again. What a shame.
    15.-Netherlands

  16. Italy

    Monza / September 5-7
    Imagine a Ferrari 1-2 this time. How will Hamilton’s big switch to red be going by the time we get here?
    16.-Monza

  17. Azerbaijan

    Baku / September 19-21
    Last time Norris dropped the ball, Oscar Piastri brilliantly picked it up. It’s one of the great street tracks.
    17.-Azerbaijan

  18. Singapore

    Marina Bay / October 3-5
    Sizzling night race. Norris was dominant last time, but that title challenge was always a long shot.
    18.-Singapore

  19. United States

    COTA, Austin, Texas / October 17-19
    Rules of racing blew up at Turn 12 in ’24. One of the best circuits to visit. Keep it weird, Austin.
    19.-USA

  20. Mexico City

    Hermanos Rodriguez / October 24-26
    No Sergio Pérez this time. Verstappen’s double foul soured this one last year. High altitude, high drama (usually).
    20.-Mexico

  21. São Paulo

    Interlagos / November 7-9
    After the worst, we saw the best of the champ here last time. Always a season highlight.
    21.-Brazil

  22. Las Vegas

    Nevada, US / November 20-22
    A 4am start time for us in the UK. Ouch. But on the back of the first two on The Strip, we won’t want to miss it.
    22.-Las-Vegas

  23. Qatar

    Lusail / November 28-30
    A decent race last time. But the venue remains forgettable. Last sprint race of the season included.
    23.-Qatar

  24. Abu Dhabi

    Yas Marina / December 5-7
    Still a rubbish place to end the season. But a December title climax? This time, maybe…
    24.-Abu-Dhabi

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