The 10 Best Race Tracks in the World

From legendary corners and elevation changes to insane speeds that create amazing fan atmospheres, racetracks are the true soul of motorsports. These venues are the battlegrounds where history has been created Formula 1, NASCAR, WEC, or and other great series. Before we count down the top 10 greatest race tracks in the world, here are the honorable mentions.

Honorable Mentions

Road America ( Wisconsin, USA)

Road America is one of North America’s oldest and most respected road courses. Stretching 6.5 km (4.0 miles) through the woods and hills of Wisconsin, its fast straights and sweeping corners make it a favorite for both drivers and fans. Hosting events like IndyCar, IMSA, MotoAmerica, and NASCAR, it offers multiple overtaking zones and thrilling finishes. The circuit can accommodate around 100,000 fans across general admission areas and temporary seating, offering a true festival atmosphere during race weekends.

Red Bull Ring (Austria)

Nestled in the Styrian mountains, the Red Bull Ring is short but spectacular. At just 4.3 km (2.6 miles), its layout features long straights and heavy braking zones ideal for overtaking and great battles. The track is home to the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, MotoGP, and DTM events. Owned and operated by Red Bull, it’s one of the most modern venues on the calendar and can host over 40,000 fans. The elevation changes and picturesque scenery make it a standout among Europe’s newer circuits.

Fuji Speedway (Japan)

Fuji Speedway sits in the shadow of Mount Fuji, and its beautiful view alone could earn it a place on this list. But the track itself is equally revered with a 1.5 km (.93 Miles) main straight, tight technical sectors, and a mix of high-speed and low-speed corners. It’s a cornerstone of the World Endurance Championship and home to Super GT races and Japan’s top-tier motorsport events. Fuji has hosted Formula 1 in the past and today can welcome over 110,000 spectators. It blends Japan’s love for motorsport with its iconic natural landscape.

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10. Mount Panorama Circuit (Australia)

Mount Panorama is unlike any other circuit on the planet. Located in Bathurst, New South Wales, it operates as a public road for most of the year until it transforms into a battleground during the Bathurst 1000. Spanning 6.2 km (3.8 miles), it features a staggering 174 meters of elevation change, blind corners, and the infamous Skyline and The Dipper. While it can hold roughly 50,000 in formal seating, thousands more pack into campgrounds and temporary viewing zones. The Supercars Championship calls Bathurst its crown jewel, and no racing fan's bucket list is complete without it.

9. Circuit Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Brazil)

Often simply called Interlagos, this São Paulo track is a fan favorite in Formula 1 thanks to its unpredictable weather, elevation changes throughout the track, and dramatic late-season showdowns. At just 4.3 km (2.6 miles), it’s compact but packs a punch, with a mix of flowing corners and high-speed zones. The passionate Brazilian crowd brings an electrifying atmosphere, and the track has hosted pretty much everything from F1 to Brazilian Stock Car and endurance races. Interlagos holds around 60,000 fans and continues to deliver thrilling moments on a global stage.

8. Autodromo Nazionale di Monza (Italy)

Known as the “Temple of Speed,” Monza is one of the most iconic circuits in Formula 1 history. Built in 1922, it features long straights and high-speed corners that push F1 cars to their limits, with average lap speeds often exceeding 160 mph (260 km/h). Home of the Italian Grand Prix, Monza regularly welcomes over 100,000 passionate fans, most of them fervent Ferrari supporters known as the Tifosi. Beyond F1, it hosts the World Endurance Championship and GT World Challenge events. The old banking remains as a reminder of its dangerous past, adding to the aura of its racing history.

7. Indianapolis Motor Speedway (USA)

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn’t just a racetrack it’s a global sporting monument. The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) oval is the site of the Indianapolis 500, the biggest single-day sporting event in the world, with over 300,000 fans packing the stands and infield. Opened in 1909, it also includes a 4.2 km (2.6 mile) road course used for the GMR Grand Prix, sports car races, and previously, Formula 1 which many fans want to bring back. IMS blends tradition and spectacle like no other. From IndyCar to NASCAR, it remains the ultimate proving ground for speed and bravery.

6. Silverstone Circuit (United Kingdom)

The spiritual home of British motorsport, Silverstone has evolved from a WWII airfield into one of the most historic and technically demanding racetracks on the Formula 1 calendar. The 5.8 km (3.6 mile) circuit features a combination of fast-flowing corners like Maggots and Becketts makes drivers feel like they are fighter pilots with high-speed straights that test balance and commitment. Silverstone hosts over 150,000 fans during British Grand Prix weekends and also supports MotoGP, British Touring Cars, WEC, and Formula E. It’s a perfect blend of modern racing and historic prestige.

5. Nürburgring (Germany)

Few tracks have the mythos of the Nürburgring. The original Nordschleife “North Loop” spans a staggering 20.8 km (12.9 miles) through Germany’s Eifel mountains and features 150+ corners with elevation changes that challenge even the best. Known as “The Green Hell,” it’s considered too dangerous for F1 today but remains central to GT racing and time attack culture. The Nürburgring also features a more modern Grand Prix circuit, hosting rounds of DTM and endurance racing. It can host up to 150,000 fans and remains a rite of passage for drivers and enthusiasts around the world.

4. Daytona International Speedway (USA)

Daytona is to stock car racing what Silverstone is to Formula 1 iconic, the birth place of a series, and legendary. Opened in 1959, its high-banked 2.5-mile oval is home to the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest race of the year. The infield road course layout adds variety for events like the Rolex 24 at Daytona, part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Daytona regularly attracts over 100,000 fans and represents the beating heart of American motorsport, where raw power and slipstream battles dominate.

3. Suzuka Circuit (Japan)

Designed by Honda and opened in 1962, Suzuka is the only figure-eight track in Formula 1, and it's revered by drivers for its balance of technical corners and high-speed challenges. Spanning 5.8 km (3.6 miles), it includes famous corners like 130R, the Spoon Curve, and the Degners. Suzuka has hosted legendary F1 moments, including multiple championship deciders. The track also features on the Super GT and Super Formula calendars, with a capacity of up to 155,000 fans. Japanese racing culture shines at Suzuka, where tradition meets modern engineering.

2. Circuit de la Sarthe (France)

Le Mans isn’t just a track it’s an event. The 13.6 km (8.4 mile) Circuit de la Sarthe combines permanent racing sections with public roads to host the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the crown jewel of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Over 250,000 fans pack the venue each June to watch cars scream down the Mulsanne Straight. It’s a test of speed, endurance, and engineering and for many drivers, winning Le Mans is as meaningful as taking home a Formula 1 or Indy 500 title.

1. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)

Ask any driver for their favorite track and more often than not, they’ll say Spa. This 7.0 km (4.35 mile) circuit in the Ardennes forest is pure racing perfection. From the blind crest of Eau Rouge-Raidillon to the sweeping Blanchimont and the tricky La Source hairpin, Spa tests every aspect of a driver’s skill. Weather can shift dramatically across the circuit’s length, often producing chaos. It hosts the Belgian Grand Prix, Spa 24 Hours, WEC, and GT World Challenge. With room for around 70,000 fans, Spa is a cathedral of motorsport. There's a reason it's on many drivers bucket lists.