It's important to keep in mind that Formula 1 still visits several of its most illustrious and historic circuits as it gets ready to start its longest-ever season (24 races in 2023!) and adds fascinating new places to its list of host cities, including Miami and Las Vegas. In fact, Silverstone, the Circuit de Monaco, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and the Autodromo Nazionale Monza—four of the seven circuits on which Formula 1 competed in the inaugural year of the current World Championship in 1950—remain on the schedule for 2023! These ten historic tracks, which range from contemporary classics to ancient favorites, are worth crossing off your 2023 F1 bucket list.

1. Monza Autodromo Nazionale

This year marked the 100th anniversary of the oldest track on the Formula 1 calendar! Since 1950, all but one of the current World Championship's rounds have taken place in the city park circuit on the outskirts of Milan. Although the banked oval portion hasn't been utilized since 1961, the speedy 5.8km layout of today still includes several of the iconic turns from that era. Monza holds a particular place in the hearts of Formula One fans, particularly the "Tifosi" of Ferrari, being the site of several historic triumphs throughout the years.Why leave? Electric environment; gorgeous setting in the middle of a sizable metropolitan park; convenient access to Milan's cuisine, culture, and history.

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2.    Circuit de Monaco

The Circuit de Monaco, first opened in 1929, has long regarded an improbable and unfeasible location for elite motor racing. Even if wheel-to-wheel racing is a little more difficult now that F1 cars are getting bigger, the race in the small principality on the French Riviera is nevertheless one of the sport's blue ribbon events. The Circuit de Monaco is still extremely difficult for drivers and a breathtaking show for those who are lucky enough to see it, despite its constraints.Why leave? Glamour, mega yachts, people watching, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with current Formula One vehicles.

3. Silverstone

Silverstone was constructed on the site of a World War II runway and inaugurated in 1948. Two years later, King George VI attended the inaugural race of the contemporary Formula 1 World Championship. Over the years, many of Formula 1's most thrilling races have taken place at this swift and flowing circuit in the English countryside, despite its lack of features and relative flatness. One of the most popular events on the calendar and a true test of drivers' abilities, Silverstone has been the exclusive site of the British Grand Prix since the late 1980s.Why leave? Dedicated and informed local supporters, a welcoming environment, and a busy calendar of events both on and off the track. 

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4. Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

The original Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, which was 15 km of rugged public roads in the Ardennes mountains, was the ultimate test of a driver's talent and courage. Since the introduction of the contemporary World Championship in 1950, the track has continued to be a part of the Formula One calendar, having hosted the Belgian Grand Prix for the first time in 1925. In 1981, Spa-Francorchamps was ultimately trimmed to its present 7km configuration, but not before it momentarily lost its spot on the calendar due to safety concerns. Since its return to Spa in 1983, Formula 1 has been a regular feature at this legendary track.Why leave?In a stunning region of Western Europe, Formula 1's longest circuit provides thrilling racing and breathtaking trackside vistas.

5. Gilles Villeneuve Circuit

Gilles Villeneuve, a native of Quebec, won the first Canadian Grand Prix at the Île Notre-Dame Circuit on a chilly October day in 1978. The course, which was constructed on a man-made island in the Saint Lawrence Seaway near downtown Montréal, was renamed in Villeneuve's honor following the sad death of the Ferrari driver at the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which has been on the schedule nearly continuously for more than 40 years, has produced a number of memorable races over the years, such as the well-known one-off wins for Jean Alesi (1995) and Robert Kubica (2008), as well as Jenson Button's incredible last-to-first victory in 2011 despite the dangerously wet conditions.Why leave? There is a greater than average probability of an entertaining race; on race weekend, street festivities and a kind welcome for visiting fans bring French-speaking Montréal to life.

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6. José Carlos Pace Autódromo (Interlagos)

The Interlagos track, located in São Paulo's southern suburbs, opened in 1940 and has served as the primary location for the Brazilian Grand Prix since 1973. Local drivers Carlos Pace and Emerson Fittipaldi won many of the early races on the almost 8-kilometer configuration, but in the 1980s, the Brazilian Grand Prix was moved to Rio de Janeiro due to concerns about the unpaved track and lack of safety precautions. With the exception of 2020, Interlagos has been on the schedule every year since Formula 1 returned to a scaled-down and safer version of the track in 1990. Since switching to a late-season calendar spot in 2004, Interlagos has seen several thrilling championship showdowns and has earned a reputation for generating close and thrilling racing, particularly when it rains.Why leave?Fantastic views from the track, thrilling racing, and the opportunity to see São Paulo, the biggest city in Latin America.