Formula One Circuits 2010

With the expansion of two races since last year; a long overdue return of the Canadian and introduction of Korea to the Grand Prix calendar, provided it is finished to FIA regulations, an important season is in store for 2010. Old teams have folded, old drivers have been encouraged to return, some teams have changed allegiances and some seem as though they will struggle to make the first grid.

In six decades of Formula One racing the number of races contested in a season has varied from 7 to 19 races. The selection of suitable grand prix for the World Championship is dependent on a number of factors which include racetrack safety, television scheduling and crowd attendance.
In recent years Formula One has ventured into the Asian market, leading to several more traditional grand prix events being cancelled in favour of new, innovative races targeted in the Asian market. The rapid expansion of the sport has also led to an expanded racing schedule, with the season extended to incorporate new races.
The 2010 Formula One World Championship includes:
•The Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. 14th March 2010
•The Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. 28th March 2010
•The Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur. 4th April 2010
•The Chinese Grand Prix, International circuit in Shanghai. 18th April 2010
•The Spanish Grand Prix, Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona. 9th May 2010
•The Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo port district. 16th May 2010
•The Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul Park in Istanbul. 30th May 2010
•The Canadian Grand Prix, Gilles Villeneuve Circuit near Montreal. 13th June 2010
•The European Grand Prix, Valencia port district in Spain. 27th June 2010
•The British Grand Prix, Silverstone Circuit in England. 11th July 2010
•The German Grand Prix, shared with Hockenheimring and Nürburgring. 25th July 2010
•The Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring circuit in Budapest. 1st August 2010
•The Belgian Grand Prix, Circuit Spa-Francorchamps in Spa. 29th August 2010
•The Italian Grand Prix, Monza circuit in Italy. 12th September 2010
•The Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay circuit in Singapore. 26th September 2010
•The Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka circuit in Suzuka. 10th October 2010
•The Korean Grand Prix, International Circuit at Yeongam. 24th October 2010
•The Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos at Sao Paolo. 7th November 2010
•The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,Yas marina circuit. 14th November 2010
The circuits used to host grand prix play as big a role in the outcome of Formula One races as car performance and driver skill. While track safety has been emphasised in recent years, the addition of street races and night races has managed to keep Formula One racing as exciting as before.