Though intriguing new places like Miami and Las Vegas are entering the list of host cities, it's important to keep in mind that Formula 1 still visits many of its most famous and historic circuits as it gets ready to start its longest-ever season (24 races in 2023!). Four of the seven tracks that hosted Formula 1 races in 1950, the inaugural year of the current World Championship, are still on the schedule in 2023: Silverstone, the Circuit de Monaco, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Here are ten historic circuits that are worth crossing off your F1 bucket list in 2023, ranging from timeless favorites to contemporary masterpieces.

1. The National Autodromo in Monza

This year, the oldest track on the Formula 1 calendar celebrated its 100th birthday! Since 1950, the current World Championship has been held at the city park circuit on the outskirts of Milan every year save one. The banked oval portion hasn't been utilized since 1961, but many of the classic turns from that era are still there in the speedy 5.8km track today. Monza, the site of several historic triumphs throughout the years, holds a particular place in the hearts of Formula One fans, particularly the Ferrari "Tifosi."Why go? Beautiful setting in the middle of a sizable city park; convenient access to Milan's cuisine, culture, and history; electric atmosphere. 

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2. Circuit de Monaco

Since its 1929 opening, the Circuit de Monaco has been an improbable and unfeasible location for elite motor racing. The race at the little principality on the French Riviera is still one of Formula 1's blue ribbon events, despite the fact that wheel-to-wheel racing has become a little more difficult due to the growth in F1 vehicle size over time. Even with its limits, the Circuit de Monaco is still a very difficult course for drivers and, for those who are lucky enough to attend, an amazing sight.Why go? Super yachts, glamour, people-watching, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with current Formula One vehicles on the ragged edge.

3. The Silverstone

King George VI attended the inaugural race of the contemporary Formula 1 World Championship two years after Silverstone, which was constructed on the site of a World War II runway, debuted in 1948. The swift and flowing course in the English countryside, despite its lack of features and relative flatness, has hosted many of Formula 1's most thrilling races throughout the years. Silverstone, which has been the only host of the British Grand Prix since the late 1980s, is still one of the most competitive racetracks in the world and a true test of a driver's abilities.Why go? Local fans who are enthusiastic and informed, a welcoming environment, and a crowded calendar of events both on and off the track. 

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4. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Comprising 15km of rugged public roads in the Ardennes mountains, the original Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was the ultimate test of a driver's talent and courage. The track has been a part of the Formula One calendar since the 1950 introduction of the contemporary World Championship, and it originally hosted the Belgian Grand Prix in 1925. When Spa-Francorchamps was eventually trimmed to its present 7km configuration in 1981, it temporarily lost its spot on the calendar due to safety issues, which have been a recurrent topic. Since 1983, when Formula 1 made a comeback to Spa, this legendary track has been a regular feature in Formula 1.Why go?The longest circuit in Formula 1 provides thrilling racing and breathtaking trackside vistas in a stunning region of Western Europe.

5. The Gilles Villeneuve track

The first Canadian Grand Prix was held at the Île Notre-Dame Circuit on a chilly October 1978 day, and Gilles Villeneuve, a native of Quebec, won with great popularity. Constructed on an artificial island in the Saint Lawrence Seaway near downtown Montréal, the track was renamed in Villeneuve's honor following the Ferrari driver's death in a terrible accident at the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. Over the course of its nearly continuous existence on the calendar for over 40 years, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has produced a number of memorable races, such as the well-known one-off triumphs of Jean Alesi (1995) and Robert Kubica (2008), as well as Jenson Button's incredible last-to-first victory in 2011 despite the dangerously wet conditions.Why go? On race weekend, French-speaking Montréal comes alive with street celebrations and a kind welcome for visiting spectators, making for a better than average probability of a thrilling race. 

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6. Interlagos Autódromo José Carlos Pace

Since 1973, the Interlagos track, located in the southern suburbs of São Paulo, has served as the primary location for the Brazilian Grand Prix since its opening in 1940. The Brazilian Grand Prix was moved to Rio de Janeiro in the 1980s because to complaints about the uneven track surface and lack of safety precautions. Local drivers Emerson Fittipaldi and Carlos Pace dominated many of the early races, which were held on an almost 8km configuration. Interlagos has been on the schedule every year since, with the exception of 2020, when Formula 1 returned to a scaled-down and safer version of the track in 1990. Interlagos has earned a reputation for generating close and thrilling racing, particularly in the rain. Since switching to a late-season calendar spot in 2004, Interlagos has also played host to several thrilling championship showdowns.Why go?Exciting racing, fantastic trackside views, and the opportunity to tour São Paulo, the biggest city in Latin America.