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🏎️ Top 5 most dangerous circuits in the current F1 calendar

In Formula 1, every second counts. A look at the wrong direction, a hesitation, a wrong moment to blink can separate you from life and death. More than enough accidents happened in not only Formula 1, but in every category of motorsport. Of course, some are better known as others (Ayrton Senna, Roland Ratzenberger, Jules Bianchi, Gilles Villeneuve, Tom Pryce, among others) but are equally important. In my point of view, any circuit can be dangerous if you don't have the right preparation, the technique and more important, the instinct. However, yes, some circuits are more dangerous than others, and I brought 5 of them.

🏁 Spa-Francorchamps

The Belgian circuit is a hot topic among drivers, as 49 drivers have died at the Grand Prix to date. Two recent accidents are Anthoine Hubert in 2019 and Dilano van't Hoff in 2023.

🏁 Zandvoort

Although it may seem that the Dutch track is not one of the most dangerous, with only 33 Grands Prix contested it has cost the lives of three drivers, which raises its danger rate to 9.09%, well above other circuits.

🏁Silverstone

It's one of the most spectacular in the World Cup, but also one of the most respected. Its high-speed curves and winding layout have claimed the lives of 4 drivers throughout history.

🏁Suzuka

The tragic death of Jules Bianchi in a collision with a crane has sparked a huge debate regarding the route of Suzuka. Its location on the calendar made it one of the most dangerous circuits due to weather conditions, which is why its route was brought forward.

🏁 Monaco Grand Prix

The most traditional and most important circuit on the Formula 1 calendar has already been the scene of many tragedies and accidents with its narrow track

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2026 F1 Calendar

On Tuesday (10), Formula One announced the 2026 calendar. It seems that the new engine regulations, the new team and the end of DRS were not enough changes. We now have one of the most turbulent seasons in Formula 1, with 24 races confirmed and two extra pre-season testings.

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MARCH 6 - 8 -> Australia/Melbourne

MARCH 13 - 15 -> China/Shangai

MARCH 27 - 29 -> Japan/Suzuca

APRIL 10 - 12 -> Bahrain/Sakhir

APRIL 17 - 19 -> Saudi Arabia/Jeddah

MAY 1 - 3 -> USA/Miami

MAY 22 - 24 -> Canada/Montreal

JUNE 5 - 7 -> Monaco/Monaco

JUNE 12 - 14 -> Spain/Barcelona-Catalunya

JUNE 26 - 28 -> Austria/Spielberg

JULY 3 - 5 -> United Kingdom/Silverstone

JULY 17 - 19 -> Belgium/Spa-Francorchamps

JULY 24 - 26 -> Hungary/Budapest

AUGUST 21 - 23 -> Netherlands/Zandvoort

SEPTEMBER 4 - 6 -> Italy/Monza

SEPTEMBER 11 - 13 -> Spain/Madrid

SEPTEMBER 25 - 27 -> Azerbaijan/Baku

OCTOBER 9 - 11 -> Singapore/Singapore

OCTOBER 23 - 25 -> USA/Austin

OCTOBER 30 - 1 (NOVEMBER) -> Mexico/Mexico City

NOVEMBER 6 - 8 -> Brazil/São Paulo

NOVEMBER 19 - 21 -> USA/Las Vegas

NOVEMBER 27 - 29 -> Qatar/Lusail

DECEMBER 4 - 6 -> Abu Dhabi/Yas Marina

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# CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

Withdrawal of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (Imola GP)

Entry of the Madrid Grand Prix, a street circuit

End of the Dutch Grand Prix contract

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Hello Formula 1 fans!

As you know, I've been a posting daily content about my favorite sport for you guys but, since it is my birthday, I won't be able to post anything today. To make up for it, I will post twice tomorrow.

Thank you guys for understanding me and see you guys soon!!

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🏎️ Top 10 best radio messages in F1

George Russel

"It looks like they're going to sacrifice Leclerc"

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Lewis Hamilton

"Guys, f*ck this sh*t man I want to go home"

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Oscar Piastri

"That is P3 currently, purple sector 1"

"It's amazing what happens when you stop being an idiot in turn 1"

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Lando Norris

"**** idiots, these blokes! All of them. Not all of them, just some of them"

"I won't ask you to name which ones are and aren't"

Bonus :

"What damage do you have?"

"... Uh, talent"

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Charles Leclerc

"I have the seat full of water! Like, full of water!"

"Must be the water"

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Carlos Sainz

"You don't think?"

"At the moment we don't think"

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Max Verstappen

"F*ck me this is boring, should have brought my pillow"

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-> write some more funny radio messages in the comments for part 2!!

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🏎️ F1 Drivers and Constructors standings - Canadian GP

DRIVERS ─────────────────────────────────── 🏎

Oscar Piastri (81) -> 198 points

Lando Norris (4) -> 176 points

Max Verstappen (1/33) -> 155 points

George Russell (63) -> 136 points

Charles Leclerc (16) -> 104 points

Lewis Hamilton (44) -> 79 points

Kimi Antonelli (12) -> 63 points

Alexander Albon (23) -> 42 points

Esteban Ocon (31) -> 22 points

Isack Hadjar (6) -> 21 points

Nico Hülkenberg (27) -> 20 points

Lance Stroll (18) -> 14 points

Carlos Sainz (55) -> 13 points

Pierre Gasly (10) -> 11 points

Yuki Tsunoda (22) -> 10 points

Fernando Alonso (14) -> 8 points

Oliver Bearman (87) -> 6 points

Liam Lawson (30) -> 4 points

Gabriel Bortoleto (5) -> 0 points

Franco Colapinto (43) -> 0 points

Jack Doohan (7) -> 0 points

TEAMS ──────────────────────────────────── 🏎

McLaren -> 374 points

Mercedes -> 199 points

Ferrari -> 183 points

Red Bull Racing -> 162 points

Williams -> 55 points

Haas -> 28 points

Racing Bulls -> 28 points

Aston Martin -> 22 points

Kick Sauber -> 20 points

Alpine -> 11 points

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🏎️ Canadian GP : the analysis

Graphic session :

↳ The comparison between the 10 first drivers in their qualifying and race results

↳ The comparison between the 10 last drivers in their qualifying and race results

Winners and Losers :

Winners :

Kimi Antonelli - had a good time in qualifying and got his first podium on the season (3rd place)

Charles Leclerc - a bad result for a Ferrari driver in qualifying but managed to win some crutial positions

Nico Hülkenberg - had a good result in qualifying considering his car and surprised everyone by finishing on P8

Esteban Ocon - even with his Haas not being anything extrordinary, he finished on P9

Carlos Sainz - even though he started the race on P17, he crawled his way to P10

Losers :

Lando Norris - let his childish behavior guide him into competing against his teammate, and that impulsive decision came off as a crash on the wall

Isack Hadjar - had a good time on qualifying, but unfortunately lost some crutial positions, ending up on P16

Liam Lawson - a power unit problem stopped him from getting better positions, having to retire the car

Alexander Albon - also had to retire the car, abandoning his P10

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🏎️ Canadian GP : a resume

Highlights:

-> With 4 laps to go, there was a battle between the McLarens. Lando Norris (4) was trying to overtake his teammate, Oscar Piastri (81), always trying to outdo the Australian. In a moment of adrenaline, Norris tried to get in and overtake the Australian, but when he hit the wall he was forced to abandon the race.

-> During the race, there was an animal on the track, a marmot, which was later run over.

-> A third of the way to the end of the race, Alexander Albon (23) abandoned the race. However, he wasn't the only one, as Liam Lawson (30) and Lando Norris (4) also didn't finish.

-> Kimi Antonelli (12) stepped on the podium for the first time, claiming his third place and celebrating it with his teammate, as both of them finished on the podium.

Race result:

1st : George Russell (63)

2nd : Max Verstappen (1/33)

3rd : Kimi Antonelli (12)

4th : Oscar Piastri (81)

5th : Charles Leclerc (16)

6th : Lewis Hamilton (44)

7th : Fernando Alonso (14)

8th : Nico Hülkenberg (27)

9th : Esteban Ocon (31)

10th : Carlos Sainz (55)

11th : Ollie Bearman (87)

12th : Yuki Tsunoda (22)

13th : Franco Colapinto (43)

14th : Gabriel Bortoleto (5)

15th : Pierre Gasly (10)

16th : Isack Hadjar (6)

17th : Lance Stroll (18)

DNF : Lando Norris (4)

DNF : Alexander Albon (23)

DNF : Liam Lawson (30)

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🏎️ Canadian GP Qualifying : a resume

Highlights:

-> With 5 and a half minutes remaining in Q1, the cover of Alexander Albon's Williams engine blew up. The red flag was waved and the drivers were pitted for a few minutes before being allowed back on track.

-> While the red flag was waved still in FP3, Yuki Tsunoda (22) overtook Oscar Piastri (81) which got him a 10-place grid drop.

-> An impediment involving Isack Hadjar (6) and Carlos Sainz (55) was noted in Q1, and the Racing Bull's driver received a 3-place grid penalty.

Qualifying result:

1st : George Russell (63)

2nd : Max Verstappen (1/33)

3rd : Oscar Piastri (81)

4th : Kimi Antonelli (12)

5th : Lewis Hamilton (44)

6th : Fernando Alonso (14)

7th : Lando Norris (4)

8th : Charles Leclerc (16)

9th : Isack Hadjar (6)

10th : Alexander Albon (23)

11th : Yuki Tsunoda (22)

12th : Franco Colapinto (43)

13th : Nico Hülkenberg (27)

14th : Ollie Bearman (87)

15th : Esteban Ocon (31)

16th : Gabriel Bortoleto (5)

17th : Carlos Sainz (55)

18th : Lance Stroll (18)

19th : Liam Lawson (30)

20th : Pierre Gasly (10)

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🏎️ Meet the writer!

I'm Julia, a Formula 1 fan with a lot to write about.

In this blog I will post :

Race and qualifying analysis;

Graphics about drivers/team performance;

Comments about helmets and cars special editions;

📩 My ask box is open!