Despite its expansion into new and fascinating locales, Formula One has a strong link to many of the old circuits that have influenced the sport over the previous 70 years.

As Formula One prepares for its longest season ever (24 races in 2023!) with exciting new host cities such as Miami and Las Vegas, it's worth remembering that the sport continues to visit many of its most iconic circuits. In truth, four of the seven circuits on which Formula One participated during the current World Championship's first year in 1950 - Silverstone, Circuit de Monaco, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and Autodromo Nazionale Monza - are still on the calendar in 2023. From historical favorites to modern marvels, here are eleven classic circuits to add to your F1 bucket list in 2023.

1. Monza National Autodrome.

This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the oldest Formula One circuit! Every year since 1950, the city park circuit on Milan's outskirts has hosted a modern World Championship round, with the exception of one. Many of the original bends from that period may still be seen on today's fast 5.8km circuit, although the banked oval part hasn't been used since 1961. Monza, the location of several historic victories over the years, has a special place in the hearts of Formula One fans, notably Ferrari's 'Tifosi'.Why go? Electric atmosphere; wonderful location in the heart of a sprawling urban park, with easy access to Milan's food, culture, and history.

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2. Circuit de Monaco.

The Circuit of Monaco, first established in 1929, has always been an odd and unsuitable venue for high-level motor racing. Nonetheless, the race at the little principality on the French Riviera remains one of Formula One's blue ribbon events, despite the fact that wheel-to-wheel racing has become slightly more difficult as F1 vehicle sizes have grown over the years. Despite its limitations, the Circuit de Monaco remains a demanding test for drivers and a memorable experience for those who are fortunate enough to attend.Why go? Glamour, giant yachts, people-watching, and close-up views of contemporary F1 cars on the ragged edge.

3. Silverstone

Built on the site of a World War II runway, Silverstone opened in 1948 and staged the first race of the modern Formula One World Championship two years later, with King George VI in attendance. Despite its relatively flat and featureless layout, the fast and flowing circuit in the English countryside has staged many of Formula One's most exciting races throughout the years. Since the late 1980s, the British Grand Prix has been held exclusively at Silverstone, and it remains a pinnacle test of drivers' ability as well as one of the most popular events on the calendar.Why go? Passionate and knowledgeable local fans, a friendly atmosphere, and an action-packed event schedule, both on and off the track.

4. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

The original Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, a 15-kilometer length of rough public roads in the Ardennes mountains, was the pinnacle of a driver's skill and guts. The circuit first hosted the Belgian Grand Prix in 1925 and has been on the Formula One calendar since 1950, when the new World Championship was inaugurated. Safety concerns have been a perennial at Spa-Francorchamps, which was finally lowered to its current 7km layout in 1981, but not before briefly losing its status on the schedule. Formula One returned to Spa in 1983, and this iconic circuit has been a near-constant F1 fixture ever since.Why go? The longest Formula One circuit in Western Europe offers stunning trackside views and furious racing.

5. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

On a crisp October day in 1978, Quebec native Gilles Villeneuve won the inaugural Canadian Grand Prix at the Île Notre-Dame Circuit to great acclaim. The course, which was erected on a man-made island in the Saint Lawrence Seaway in downtown Montréal, was named after Ferrari driver Jacques Villeneuve, who died in a terrible accident during the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has been a staple on the calendar for nearly 40 years, providing numerous memorable races, including famous one-off triumphs for Jean Alesi (1995) and Robert Kubica (2008), as well as Jenson Button's incredible last-to-first victory in tricky wet circumstances in 2011.Why go? A higher-than-average chance of a spectacular race; French-speaking Montréal comes alive over race weekend with street celebrations and a warm welcome for visiting fans.

6. Autodrome José Carlos Pace (Interlagos).

Since 1973, the Brazilian Grand Prix has been hosted at the Interlagos circuit in São Paulo's southern suburbs. The course was first established in 1940. Many of the early races on an almost 8km long circuit were won by local drivers Emerson Fittipaldi and Carlos Pace, but worries about the uneven track surface and lack of safety safeguards led to the Brazilian Grand Prix being relocated to Rio de Janeiro in 1980s. Formula One returned to a shorter and safer version of Interlagos in 1990, and the circuit has been on the calendar every year since, with the exception of 2020. Interlagos has a well-deserved reputation for offering tight and intense racing, especially when it rains, and has staged numerous memorable title battles since transitioning to a late-season scheduling slot in 2004.Why go?Experience stunning trackside views, exhilarating racing, and see São Paulo, Latin America's largest city.

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7. Hungaroring

The first and only race contested behind the Iron Curtain debuted on the 1986 Formula One calendar and has been held annually thereafter. Only Monza has a longer continuous participation on the Formula One calendar than the Hungaroring! The narrow and twisty track on the outskirts of Budapest has hosted more than its fair share of thrilling races over the years, and the Hungarian Grand Prix is still a popular summer fixture on the European F1 calendar.Why go? Warm weather, good spectator views, and near proximity to Budapest, a cheap and active city.

8. Red Bull Ring.

The Red Bull Ring track has hosted Formula 1 racing since 1970, when the Austrian Grand Prix was staged at the 5.9km Österreichring. The fast and risky configuration that F1 initially raced on lasted 18 years until its safety flaws were uncovered by the enormously powerful turbo cars of the mid-1980s. The Austrian Grand Prix returned to the calendar for a brief period (1997-2003) on a much safer and shorter version of the circuit known as the A1-Ring, but it wasn't until Austrian energy drink magnate Dietrich Mateschitz took over in the late 2000s that the circuit's future was assured. After extensive upgrades, the rebranded Red Bull Ring made a welcome return to the F1 schedule in 2014.Why go?Excellent management, breathtaking trackside views, and a warm greeting in the picturesque Austrian countryside.

9. Suzuka Circuit.

Suzuka, was opened in 1960 as a Honda test circuit, has hosted the Japanese Grand Prix since 1987. Suzuka's unusual 'figure of eight' layout, popular with both drivers and spectators, has generated some of the most dramatic F1 races in the last 35 years. The Japanese Grand Prix, being one of the penultimate events on the calendar for most of its history, has also been the site of several championship deciders, including the memorable incidents involving title hopefuls Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna back in 1989 and 1990.Why go? Excellent trackside views, enthusiastic local fans, and the opportunity to learn about Japan's distinctive history and culture.

10. Circuit Zandvoort.

Circuit Zandvoort hasn't been on the F1 calendar as often as some of the other legendary F1 courses on this list, but there's no disputing the Dutch circuit's impressive history. It opened in 1948 and is the only Dutch track to have hosted Formula One. Zandvoort, located in the sand dunes near the North Sea, hosted the Dutch Grand Prix 30 times between 1952 and 1985, including noteworthy drives by Wolfgang von Trips, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, James Hunt, and Niki Lauda. Zandvoort went off the calendar in the mid-1980s, and it wasn't until 30 years later, when Dutch driver Max Verstappen appeared on the scene, that serious discussions about restoring the legendary track started. The Dutch Grand Prix returned in 2021 to a rousing reception from the 'Oranje Army,' who were rewarded with a win for their hometown hero.Why go?Excellent management, a vibrant trackside environment, and the opportunity to spend time in one of Europe's best towns, Amsterdam.