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Which circuits are on both the F1 and MotoGP calendars?
A look at the racing circuits which are currently on the Formula 1 and MotoGP calendars - plus tracks that have previously been in both series.
Edited: Apr 11, 2024, 8:17 PM
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Race tracks are often used across different motorsport championships, but only five Grade 1 tracks currently host the pinnacles of four- and two-wheeled sport: F1 and MotoGP.
Many more have been used for both championships in the past - so what are those circuits?
Circuit of The Americas - USA
F1
MotoGP
Series debut
2012
2013
Years on calendar
2012-19; 2021 - present
2013-19; 2021 - present
Number of races
11
10
Most wins
Lewis Hamilton (5)
Marc Marquez (7)
Lap record (on current layout)
Charles Leclerc (1m36.169s, 2019)
Alex Rins (2m03.126s, 2023)
Circuit of The Americas ended the USA’s five-year absence from the F1 calendar when it became the new host of the United States Grand Prix in 2012.
It was only two years after construction of the circuit had begun as COTA became America’s first purpose-built track for FIA and FIM (the F1 and MotoGP governing bodies) events to replace Indianapolis, which hosted USA’s last F1 grand prix in 2007.
Watching this state-of-the-art venue get built, MotoGP wanted in on the action, so a deal was agreed for COTA to make its debut on that calendar in 2013. It was named the Grand Prix of the Americas as at the time USA had two other rounds on the calendar - US GP held at Laguna Seca and the Indianapolis GP at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo C43
Photo by: Alfa Romeo
COTA has since featured every year on both calendars – bar the COVID-struck 2020 season – as it has become a very popular track amongst drivers, riders and fans alike.
This is due to its fast nature with long straights and high-speed bends which makes a lap very fun while paving the way for some excellent racing. The long run-off areas also make COTA suitable for MotoGP as they provide ample space for riders to slow down before hitting a barrier.
But, there is an almost 30-second difference between the COTA lap records for F1 and MotoGP. This comes as no surprise though because, although the top speed of an F1 car is similar to a MotoGP bike, it has far superior cornering speed which is particularly needed in COTA’s bendy sector one.
COTA is also a big circuit at 3.4 miles which means differences in lap times are generally bigger.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - Spain
F1
MotoGP
Series debut
1991
1992
Years on calendar
1991 - present
1992 - present
Number of races
33
32
Most wins
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton (6)
Valentino Rossi (6)
Lap record
Max Verstappen (1m16.330s, 2023)
Johann Zarco (1m39.939s, 2021)
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was advertised as the Grand Prix of the Olympic Games as the Spanish city held the 1992 edition.
The track was therefore built as part of the development programme for that year’s summer games, having opened to the public in 1991 when it replaced Jerez as F1’s new host of the Spanish GP.
A year later, Barcelona started hosting the European motorcycle GP – Jerez was the Spanish motorcycle GP – until 1995 before switching to the Catalan GP.
Jorge Martin, Pramac Racing
Photo by: MotoGP
Barcelona has remained on both calendars ever since, while on many occasions being used in testing for F1 and MotoGP. As a result, competitors of both series are incredibly familiar with Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and it is also popular amongst some due to its high elevation changes, fast corners and long main straight which makes it a challenging and exciting track.
However, the circuit’s future is in doubt because Madrid will become the new host of F1’s Spanish GP from 2026, which is also the year Barcelona’s MotoGP contract expires.
Losail International Circuit - Qatar
F1
MotoGP
Series debut
2021
2004
Years on calendar
2021; 2023 - present
2004-19; 2021 – present
Number of races
2
20
Most wins
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (1)
Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi (4)
Lap record
Max Verstappen (1m23.196s, 2021)
Pedro Acosta (1m52.657s, 2024)
Qatar is a fairly new addition to the F1 championship, but it has been a MotoGP staple for many years.
Losail International Circuit made its MotoGP debut in 2004 to become somewhat of a pioneer for the Middle East. It was one of the first countries to bring motorsports into the region alongside Bahrain, which joined F1 in 2004.
The circuit made further history four years later as Qatar hosted MotoGP’s first-ever night race. Qatar has only missed one MotoGP season - 2020 - since its debut due to COVID, while in 2021 it hosted two rounds because of the pandemic.
That was also the year Losail made its F1 debut where it hosted that season’s third-to-last round.
Alex Albon, Williams FW45
Photo by: Williams
Qatar’s second race came in 2023 - it was absent in 2022 due to the FIFA World Cup - where it received criticism from drivers and fans alike as the extreme conditions enforced a three-stop strategy, while many drivers struggled with the weather including Logan Sargeant who retired due to exhaustion.
The Qatar GP does not have the same problem though, as it is held at a much different time of year where temperatures are lower.
It is also no surprise that it has stayed on the MotoGP calendar for so long because, similar to Austin and Barcelona, fast bends, long straights and big run-off areas makes it ideal for bikes.
Silverstone – United Kingdom
F1
MotoGP
Series debut
1950
1977
Years on calendar
1950-54; 1956-85 (intermittently); 1987 - present
1977-86; 2010-17; 2019; 2021 - present
Number of races
57
22
Most wins
Lewis Hamilton (8)
Jorge Lorenzo and Kenny Roberts (3)
Lap record (on current layout)
Max Verstappen (1m27.097s, 2020)
Alex Rins (1m59.346s, 2022)
Silverstone held F1’s inaugural grand prix in 1950, although it wasn’t until 1987 that it finally became the British GP’s permanent venue after sharing with Aintree and Brands Hatch.
In 1977, Silverstone started hosting the British GP. Silverstone lost the rights to Donington Park in 1987 before regaining it in 2010, however, biking fans have since failed to warm to the circuit hoping for the Leicestershire track to return.
There have also been moments of controversy for both series at the English venue. In 2018, the circuit was resurfaced to remove significant bumps that proved problematic for MotoGP riders. But Lewis Hamilton was critical of this as he said the circuit is "the fastest it's ever been” yet called it "wasted money, which could've gone to much better use”.
Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Team
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
Later that year, the MotoGP round had to be cancelled after lengthy delays on the Sunday as the resurfaced track proved unable to drain rainwater and was deemed too dangerous to race on. Nevertheless, while MotoGP fans might want a return to Donington Park, Silverstone and F1 are intrinsically linked to one another with it being many people’s favourite circuit due to its atmosphere, challenging corners and many overtaking spots.
Silverstone is also a long lap at 3.6 miles meaning it is no surprise that of the five circuits on both calendars, the British track has the biggest difference - 32 seconds - between its lap records for F1 and MotoGP.
Red Bull Ring - Austria
F1
MotoGP
Series debut
1970 (as Österreichring)
1996
Years on calendar
1970-87; 1997-03; 2014 - present
1996-97; 2016 - present
Number of races
37
12
Most wins
Max Verstappen (5)
Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson, Kevin Schwantz, Mick Doohan, Andrea Dovizioso (3)
Lap record
Carlos Sainz (1m05.619s, 2020)
Andrea Dovizioso (1m23.827s, 2019)
Austria made its debut on the F1 calendar when its Styrian circuit was named the Osterreichring, which was a highly daunting configuration that remained until 1995 - eight years after the venue had left the series.
The circuit was totally rebuilt for 1996, when the now-named A1-Ring replaced the fearsome Salzburgring as host of the MotoGP Austrian GP. F1 came to the new track in 1997, which was also its final year hosting motorbike racing for quite some time due to low crowds. Austria then stayed on the F1 calendar until 2003.
Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz bought the circuit in 2004, hence the venue's current name, aiming to revive it to what it once was and F1 finally returned to the track in 2014, two years before MotoGP did the same.
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-23, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23
Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
In that time, the Red Bull Ring has become a popular destination for fans due to its central European location which makes it easier for international travellers. It is also very well suited for both series because it is a very quick lap with challenging bends, elevation changes and fast straights.
It is also a short lap at only 2.7 miles causing the difference in lap time between F1 and MotoGP to be smaller than it is at circuits like COTA, Losail and Silverstone. Since 2022 though, MotoGP has used a slightly different layout as a chicane follows Turn 1 so that bikes are not going as quick into the Turn 3 hairpin at the top of the hill.
Circuits to have previously hosted races in F1 and MotoGP
Circuit
Country
F1 debut
Last F1 appearance
MotoGP debut
Last MotoGP appearance
Anderstorp Raceway
Sweden
1973
1978
1971
1990
Algarve International Circuit
Portugal
2020
2021
2020
2024
Autodromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez
Argentina
1953
1998
1961
1999
Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
Brazil
1978
1989
1995
2004
Buddh International Circuit
India
2011
2013
2023
2024
Circuit Bremgarten
Switzerland
1950
1954
1949
1954
Circuit de Charade
France
1965
1972
1959
1974
Circuit del Jarama
Spain
1968
1981
1969
1998
Circuit de Jerez
Spain
1986
1997
1987
2024
Circuit Paul Ricard
France
1971
2022
1973
1999
Circuit Zolder
Belgium
1973
1984
1980
1980
Donington Park
United Kingdom
1993
1993
1987
2009
Circuito Estoril
Portugal
1984
1996
2000
2012
Fuji Speedway
Japan
1976
2008
1966
1967
Hockenheimring
Germany
1970
2019
1957
1994
Hungaroring
Hungary
1986
2024
1990
1992
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
United States
1950
2007
2008
2015
Interlagos
Brazil
1972
2024
1992
1992
Imola
Italy
1980
2024
1969
1988
Istanbul Park
Turkey
2005
2021
2005
2007
Kyalami Circuit
South Africa
1967
1993
1983
1992
Magny-Cours
France
1991
2008
1992
1992
Montjuic Circuit
Spain
1969
1975
1951
1976
Mosport International Raceway
Canada
1961
1977
1967
1967
Monza
Italy
1950
2024
1949
1987
Mugello
Italy
2020
2020
1976
2024
Nurburgring
Germany
1951
2020
1955
1997
Reims-Gueux
France
1950
1966
1954
1955
Rouen-Les-Essarts
France
1952
1968
1953
1953
Sepang International Circuit
Malaysia
1999
2017
1999
2024
Shanghai International Circuit
China
2004
2024
2005
2008
Spa-Francorchamps
Belgium
1950
2024
1949
1990
Suzuka Circuit
Japan
1987
2024
1987
2003
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