The conclusion of the 2019 Formula 1 season wrapped up the second decade of Formula 1 racing in the 21st century. Which tracks were featured throughout the decade that are no longer on the schedule?
Over a month ago with three races remaining on the 21-race schedule, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport’s Lewis Hamilton secured the 2019 Formula 1 world championship, which was the sixth title of his career, his fifth in the last six years and his third in a row.
The season officially came to a close in this past Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, a race that was won by Hamilton.
With that, another decade of Formula 1 racing is in the books, and all eyes are now on the 2020 season, for which the schedule was revealed in August.
The 2020 schedule features an all-time record 22 races. The 2019 schedule was just the third schedule in Formula 1 history (all in the last four years) to feature the previous record of 21 races.
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The first of the 22 races on next year’s schedule is slated to be held at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, March 15.
Of the 22 tracks on the 2020 schedule, 13 were featured in each of the 10 seasons from 2010 through 2019. But while several tracks have been added to the schedule over the years, including two new ones for next year, there are several that are no longer on the schedule after having been on the schedule at some point throughout the decade.
Which tracks that are no longer on the Formula 1 schedule hosted at least one race from 2010 to 2019?
In total, there are seven of them.
Tracks on the 2010 schedule
Sepang International Circuit
The 15-turn, 3.445-mile (5.544-kilometer) Sepang International Circuit road course in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia hosted eight races, one in each season from 2010 through 2017.
Intercity Istanbul Park
The 14-turn, 3.317-mile (5.338-kilometer) Intercity Istanbul Park road course in Tuzla, Turkey hosted two races, one in the 2010 season and one in the 2011 season.
Valencia Street Circuit
The 25-turn, 3.367-mile (5.419-kilometer) Valencia Street Circuit temporary street circuit in Valencia, Spain hosted three races, one in each season from 2010 through 2012.
Hockenheimring
The 16-turn, 2.842-mile (4.574-kilometer) Hockenheimring road course in Am Motodrom, Hockenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany hosted six races, with one in each even season (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018) and one in the 2019 season.
Korea International Circuit
The 11-turn, 1.892-mile (3.045-kilometer) Korea International Circuit road course in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, South Korea hosted four races, one in each season from 2010 through 2013.
Tracks added in 2011
Nurburgring
The 16-turn, 3.199-mile (5.148-kilometer) Nurburgring road course in Nurburg, Germany hosted two races, one in the 2011 season and one in the 2013 season.
Buddh International Circuit
The 16-turn, 3.185-mile (5.126-kilometer) Buddh International Circuit road course in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, India hosted three races, one in each season from 2011 through 2013.
Which of the 22 tracks on the 2020 Formula 1 schedule will withstand the test of time and remain on the schedule throughout the decade, and which won’t? Which new tracks will be added to the schedule at some point during the upcoming decade, and which of these new tracks will still be on schedule when the 2030 season rolls around?