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Top 10 Most Dangerous racetracks in the 2025 Formula 1 calendar

The 2025 season will start this March and before that, we have the list of the most dangerous tracks that are threatening to F1 teams and the drivers.

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Formula 1 racing is a high-risk game that nobody understands. Over the last decade, safety has improved mountain high. But it was not the same during the 1950s and 1960s, when many drivers lost their lives while racing. Some of the accidents were gruelling, and even if you hear those stories, you will shiver out of fear. Some of those dangerous tracks are still used today and are too risky to drive even with all the safety measures. Check out the top 10 most risky tracks in the F1 2025 calendar. The world's fastest men should be cautious when driving on these tracks.

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Tracks in F1

10. Silverstone, Britain

The Home of Formula 1 is also a dangerous track, as we saw Max Verstappen crash at a 50G gravity speed while trying to defend Lewis Hamilton in 2021. Max was lucky enough to come alive out of the car. It is a high-speed track, so even a small contact could lead to a big accident. Though the runoff area has been widened for safety, it is still one of the risky tracks to race.

9. Monza, Italy

‘The Temple of Speed’ is the fastest track on the grid with an average speed of 259 KMPH. The long straights and high-speed corners could wreak havoc if a driver makes mistakes. Formula One’s only posthumus champion, Jochen Rindt, died in Monza when his seat belt cut his throat when he crashed his car on the Parabolica corner.

8. Imola, Italy

The track that took away two lives in back-to-back days was the Imola circuit in Italy. It was Roland Ratzenberger who died during the qualifying session in the 1994 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and in the main race, Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna lost his life. It was one of the most dangerous tracks in Italy.

7. Suzuka, Japan

Who can forget Jules Bianchi’s death in the 2014 season? The track is very narrow and has many technical sections. Only skilled drivers can survive and win the race. It also has high-speed corners that are sometimes completely blind. The limited space on the sides and small runoff areas make it more scary.

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6. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

It is one of the oldest and most high-speed tracks. The circuit is dangerous because of its high-speed corners and unpredictable weather. In recent times, track safety has been improved with more runoff areas. In the 2019 F2 season, Anthonie Hubert crashed and died in the Eau Rogue that comes before the Kemmel straights.

5. Zandvoort, Netherland

The Dutch Grand Prix is very scary, and the Zandvoort track is like a roller coaster ride for the drivers. Even in the 2023 season, Daniel Ricciardo suffered a fracture when crashing into a corner. The track is also a high speed track, so the probability of an incident is too high.

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4. Monte carlo, Monaco

The historic Monaco track is also high-risk for drivers to race. The reason, as everybody knows, is that the track is very small and also the slowest on the calendar. But F1 cars are faster compared with our normal cars, so it is still risky to drive. The tight corners and bends are always life-threatening; even if the driver blinks for a small fraction, it could bring danger.

3. Baku, Azerbaijan

The Circuit on the Bay of the Caspian Sea is one of the most dangerous tracks in the world. The streets of Baku are turned into a racetrack for three days, so the debris coming in during the race causes tyre punctures. It is also a high-skill demanding circuit with twisted corners that Charles Leclerc doesn’t like very much. 

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2. Marina Bay, Singapore

The toughest track on the calendar is the Singapore Grand Prix. The track is the toughest of all street circuits, with many turns and high-speed bends. The humidity also plays a crucial role in challenging the drivers, making them lose concentration and crash. In 2024 Singapore Grand Prix race leader Lando Norris was inch closer to crashing his car despite leading the race by miles.

1. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The recently added street circuit is the Jeddah track, the second-longest and fastest street circuit in the F1 calendar. The corners are very close to the barriers; even a fraction speed higher could put the drivers at risk, and the impact will be so big and powerful. Many criticised the track layout for being driver-risky. This year's most dangerous race track is the Jeddah Street circuit.

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