Can You Guess the Formula 1 Track From an Aerial Image and a Hint?

By: Tasha Moore
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Can You Guess the Formula 1 Track From an Aerial Image and a Hint?
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About This Quiz

You'll know if you're a true fan of Formula 1 racing by taking this quiz. Can you wow us with your auto racing expertise? Name the F1 track photos we provide with just one hint to earn your place among the F1 knowledge champions! 

When it comes to speed, it's a must that humans find a way to establish rank, and speed races satisfy this need. Just about every car brand and type participates in a race of some sort. Certainly "green" cars have come a long way in the speed category, and a few environmentally conscious racers have the auto racing awards to prove it. Respected institutions like Formula 1 is where it all began at the dawn of the automobile age. F1 is a years-old tradition that has perfected the art of automotive racing, and it's the most recognized racing brand in the world. F1 entities span the globe, and new inductees join the ranks yearly. 

Once reserved for the wealthy, F1 racing has evolved to include anyone with the courage to face the races and the skill to build the machines. Worldwide Formula 1 venues offer a wide range of amenities for spectators, from hotel accommodations to breathtaking views of landmarks and cityscapes. 

As you can see, there are so many layers to peel when it comes to Formula 1 facts. Let our test be your first stop along a visual tour of F1 tracks!

Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
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This F1 tour shares its name with a "Down Under" city. How quickly can you choose the correct option?
Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
Autodromo do Estoril
Circuito de Jerez
Circuit Bremgarten
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Wrong Answer

Situated in the vicinity of Melbourne's Albert Park, the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit spans 3.295 miles. The Australian Grand Prix has existed since 1928 and is one of the country's oldest racing competitions.

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Spa-Francorchamps
Wiki Commons by Nathanael Majoros
This place doesn't give massages. What is the name of this F1 auto circuit?
Spa-Francorchamps
Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Detroit Street Circuit
Circuit Park Zandvoort
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Wrong Answer

On May 10, 2016, Rob Huff won the Spa-Francorchamps and accompanying Eau Rouge circuit in Belgium. Setting a front-drive lap record with a time of 2:56:91, Huff conquered the circuit in a Honda Civic Type R.

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Adelaide Street Circuit
Wiki Commons by Will Pittenger
It tours Australian streets. Can you name the correct F1 track?
Korea International Circuit
Adelaide Street Circuit
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Okayama International Circuit
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Wrong Answer

In November 1993, racer Ayrton Senna outpaced fellow contender Alain Prost on the Adelaide Street Circuit to secure the provisional pole at the Australian Grand Prix. Senna's McLaren reached speeds as high as 115.245 miles per hour around the 2.348-mile circuit, which set a new record at the time.

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Red Bull Ring
Youtube via Red Bull
A "power" beverage dubs this Formula 1 track. Do you recognize it?
Scandinavian Raceway
Istanbul Park
Red Bull Ring
Phoenix Street Circuit
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Wrong Answer

The Red Bull Ring, formerly known as Osterreichring, is based in Spielberg, Austria. In July 2018, Max Verstappen of the Netherlands mastered the track in a Red Bull TAG Heuer racing design. Verstappen's time was 1:21:56.024.

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Shanghai International Circuit
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F1 looks great in China! Where can spectators go for this course?
Circuit Park Zandvoort
Shanghai International Circuit
Circuito de Jerez
Donington Park
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Wrong Answer

German architect Herman Tilke designed the Shanghai International Circuit, which was completed in March 2004. The track is located in Jiading District of Shanghai and includes five straights and fifteen turns.

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Baku City Circuit
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Do you see the urban F1 track among the choices?
Baku City Circuit
Riverside International Raceway
Sebring International Raceway
Watkins Glen
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Wrong Answer

As of 2018, annual racing data shows that interest in the sport has increased 30 percent from both local and foreign participation in Azerbaijani, which is home to the Baku City Circuit. Lewis Hamilton, pilot of the Mercedes AMG team, won the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race.

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Autodromo Oscar and Juan Galvez
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Argentina is home to this circuit. Can you name it?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Hungaroring
Fuji Speedway
Autodromo Oscar and Juan Galvez
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Wrong Answer

Located in the Villa Creek section of Bueno Aires, Argentina, Autodromo Oscar and Juan Galvez measures 3.696 miles. The circuit has a reputation for being technical and challenging.

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Circuito de jerez
Youtube via Vuelos Dron
Which Spanish track changed its name in 2018?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Circuito de Jerez
Fuji Speedway
Suzuka Circuit
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Wrong Answer

In 2018, the city of Jerez in Spain ceremoniously unveiled a bust of motorcycle racer Angel Nieto at the main gate of the city's Circuito de Jerez track facility. In anticipation of the Spain Grand Prix, the circuit was also renamed Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto at the commemoration.

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Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Wiki Commons by Will Pittenger
Challenging turns are nothing "new" at this "Canadien" racing place. Do you get the right answer?
Brands Hatch
Mosport International Raceway
Dallas Grand Prix Circuit
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
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Wrong Answer

A competition hosted by Infiniti Engineering Academy kicked off the 2018 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit GIlles-Villeneuve. A group of Infiniti and Formula 1 scientists awarded 22-year-old engineering student Chase Pelletier the opportunity to work in the automotive industry.

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Bahrain International Circuit
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A non-alcoholic beverage rains down on winners of this track. Try to choose the right one?
Zeltweg Airfield
Adelaide Street Circuit
Bahrain International Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit
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Wrong Answer

The Bahrain International Circuit stretches 3.914 miles. The first competitive race of the Middle East, the Bahrain Grand Prix has occurred since 2004. Winners of the race are doused with "Waard," which is a rose-infused, non-alcoholic water, instead of champagne.

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Caesars Palace Grand Prix Circuit
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According to this image, what happens in Vegas?
Caesars Palace Grand Prix Circuit
Kyalami Racing Circuit
Circuito de Jerez
Circuit Bremgarten
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Wrong Answer

The speedily built Caesars Palace Grand Prix Circuit was completed in 1982, drew small crowds and was considered one of the worst tracks in F1 history. Motoring News dubbed the track, constructed in the casino's parking lot, "Mickeyist Mouse Ever."

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Long Beach Street Circuit
Youtube via IMSA Official
There's nothing "short" about the roads along this F1 tour. Where is it?
Brands Hatch
Long Beach Street Circuit
Silverstone Circuit
Aintree Motor Racing
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Wrong Answer

Established in 1975, the Long Beach Grand Prix is held on a two-mile tour mapped along a city street route that surrounds the Long Beach Convention Center. The 85-lap street course includes scenic views of the city waterfront.

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Dallas Grand Prix Circuit
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Texas does professional auto racing big. Can you name the track you see here?
Detroit Street Circuit
Dallas Grand Prix Circuit
Baku City Circuit
Bugatti Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Only eight of 25 racers finished the Formula 1 Dallas Grand Prix in 1984. Suffocating heat and unsafe driving conditions were reportedly the main issues that affected performance. That same year, Nigel Mansell passed out trying to push to the finish line his Lotus-Renault that had run out of gas.

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Hungaroring
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This facility garners millions in Hungary each year. Try to quickly determine the name?
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Hungaroring
Prince George Circuit
Kyalami Racing Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Located in the Budapest-Central Danube area, Hungary's Hungaroring circuit reaps nearly $33 million in Formula 1 ticket sales every year. The track is an economy booster for the country, drawing locals and tourists to the region's restaurants and hotels.

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Circuit de Monaco
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How do you spell "circuit" in French? Will you name the right track from the image?
Donington Park
Nurburgring
Circuit de Monaco
AVUS
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Wrong Answer

Circuit de Monaco is a 2.075-mile city track that's been the focal point of the Monaco Grand Prix since 1929. The 78-lap Monte Carlo tour ranks as one of the most prestigious and challenging racing circuits in the world, and it features narrow corners, a tunnel and altitude changes.

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Rouen-Les-Essarts
Wiki Commons by Will Pittenger
This image is of a French raceway with a memorable past. Can you identify the track?
Rouen-Les-Essarts
Hungaroring
Buddh International Circuit
Fuji Speedway
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Wrong Answer

The now-retired Rouen-Les-Essarts circuit was once considered one of Europe's top-rated street tours. At the height of its popularity in the '50s and '60s, the Orival, France venue hosted the French Grand Prix five times.

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Reims-Gueux
Youtube via Dji Flights by Kevin
It's very French and historic. Where is it?
Scandinavian Raceway
Reims-Gueux
Istanbul Park
Phoenix Street Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Reims-Gueux is now a dilapidated facility, but in 1939 it is where Hermann Muller won the French Grand Prix. Muller drove the Auto Union D-type autos to outpace competitor Tazio Nuvolari.

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Suzuka Circuit
Wiki Commons by Morio
Are you sure that you know this Japanese Formula 1 spot?
Suzuka Circuit
Charade Circuit
Dijon-Prenois
Hungaroring
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Wrong Answer

The Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Suzuka Circuit celebrated its 30th anniversary in October 2018. The grand event featured assembly demonstrations featuring 15 cars, and machine exhibitions that allowed restricted access to participating vehicles of the "Legend F1 Suzuka 30th Anniversary Lap."

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Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
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A famous Italian car brand is mentioned in this track's name. Select the place name as fast as you can!
Ain-Diab Circuit
Okayama International Circuit
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Wrong Answer

The 3.065-mile Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari track was named in 1970 in memory of Italian auto engineer Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari. Enzo's name was added in 1988. The track is based in Imola, which is 33.5 miles south of Bologna, Italy.

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Yas Marina Circuit
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Is it easy for you to name this Formula 1 track located in Abu Dhabi?
Buddh International Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit
Charade Circuit
Bugatti Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit features the Yas Conference Centre, which is a state-of-the-art facility that includes unorthodox catering choices and novel conferencing applications. The circuit's technological hub also has an in-house events agency called Y-Solutions.

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Nurburgring
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Here is a German track that hosts international Formula 1 auto brands. Can you guess it?
Okayama International Circuit
Korea International Circuit
Nurburgring
Sepang International Circuit
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Wrong Answer

German aviation and auto parts company Capricorn Group purchased the 13-mile world-famous Nurburgring Circuit in 2014 for 100 million euros. The track features a total of 170 turns.

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Paul-Ricard Circuit
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The hyphen is not just for hype. Which renowned racing space is pictured here?
Riverside International Raceway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Long Beach Street Circuit
Paul-Ricard Circuit
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Wrong Answer

The 3.6-mile Paul-Ricard Circuit is the longest racing structure of the French Grand Prix. The space is used to showcase motorcycle, automotive and truck competitions. Owners invested 8 million euros in 2018 to repair the track's condition.

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Hockenheimring
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The name of this closed German F1 circuit is ________?
Pescara Circuit
Hockenheimring
Circuito de Monsanto
Sochi Autodrom
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Wrong Answer

Ford Motor Company gave U.S. military personnel exclusive access to the company's 2015 Mustang and F-150 at Germany's Hockenheimring circuit in 2015. The Overseas Military Sales Corporation co-sponsored the "ride-and-drive-program."

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Silverstone Circuit
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Auto racers "rock" around this state-of-the-art facility all of the time. How easy is it for you to guess this track's label?
Sepang International Circuit
Ain-Diab Circuit
Silverstone Circuit
Okayama International Circuit
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Wrong Answer

The Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone is set to open at England's Silverstone Circuit in 2020. The new Hilton property will overlook the track's starting grid and will feature a rooftop terrace and special event-day services.

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Charade Circuit
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Win-seeking competitors didn't go here to play games. What circuit is this?
Suzuka Circuit
Korea International Circuit
Charade Circuit
Sepang International Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Located near Clermont-Ferrand, France, the original five-mile Charade Circuit was considered a more difficult version of the Nurburgring. The virtually all-turns track held Formula 1 races during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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Circuit de Nevers Magny Cours
Wiki Commons by Xander89
Racers never want to lose at this course. How well do you name the circuit?
Circuit de Nevers Magny Cours
Baku City Circuit
Brands Hatch
Charade Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is the French Grand Prix's 2.741 stretch of track in Magny-Cours, France. The circuit's distance totals 70 laps over 191.870 miles. The esteemed auto racing facility has recovered from economic troubles it experienced in 2009 when Formula 1 races there were canceled.

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Valencia Street Circuit
Youtube via Autosport
Some folks visit this place for the speed, and others for the avenue views. Can you identify this circuit?
Circuito de Monsanto
Prince George Circuit
Pedralbes Circuit
Valencia Street Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Valmor Sports company converted the territory that encompasses Valencia, Spain's Juan Carlos I marina into the 3.4-mile Formula 1 Valencia Street Circuit. The urban circuit's races showcase the city's striking panoramic scenery, including views of Valencia's dock.

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Brands Hatch
Wiki Commons by John Chapman
Jonathan Palmer likely sat on his plans to update this track since his auto racing days. Where did his F1 interests come to fruition?
Circuito de Monsanto
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Brands Hatch
Marina Bay Street Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Ex-racer Jonathan Palmer's MotorSport Vision Group company purchased Brands Hatch circuit and other British facilities, including Cadwell Park, Oulton Park and Snetterton, for 120 million pounds. Palmer set out to modernize the 400 acres at Brands Hatch.

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Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
Wiki Commons by Will Pittenger
What name do you give this "global" track facility?
Donington Park
Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
Nurburgring
Valencia Street Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Architect David Caderman built Rio de Janeiro's Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, also called Autodromo de Jacarepagua, in 1972. Calderman intended for the location to be used for other purposes besides racing.

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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It's not a circuit in Greece. How well do you know the name of this hugely popular U.S. track from the hint?
Circuit of the Americas
Shanghai International Circuit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Circuit Mont-Tremblant
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Wrong Answer

The 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway celebrated its 101st running in 2017. The milestone event featured former big names, like Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi, Fernando Alonso and Juan Pablo Montoya.

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Bugatti Circuit
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It names a French car brand. Are you confident that you know this F1 entity?
Shanghai International Circuit
Dallas Grand Prix Circuit
Bugatti Circuit
Circuit Park Zandvoort
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Wrong Answer

The 2.6-mile Bugatti Circuit is a permanent track used for the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance event. The French Grand Prix race first took place June 26, 1906. Racing greats who've sped the course include the Bentley Boys and Jacky Ickx.

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Donington Park
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Speedy autos at ________ rarely "stop"?
Donington Park
Rouen-Les-Essarts
Hockenheimring
Buddh International Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Located near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England, the racing circuit at Donington Park debuted its first racing event in 1931. During World War II, the location was converted into a military vehicle storage facility.

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Buddh International Circuit
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Winners constantly "sprout" at this Indian Formula 1 track. Can you ID the correct option among the choices?
Montjuic Circuit
Buddh International Circuit
Pedralbes Circuit
Istanbul Park
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Wrong Answer

Designed by master auto track architect Hermann Tilke, the 60-lap, three-mile Buddh International Circuit is India's premiere racetrack. Turn 3 of the track is a steep, blinding elevation and one of the track's narrowest corners.

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Aintree Motor Racing Circuit
Wiki Commons by Ch1902
Speeds grow in abundance at this Formula 1 tour. Is it a challenge for you to select the correct place?
Charade Circuit
Aintree Motor Racing Circuit
Dijon-Prenois
Fuji Speedway
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Wrong Answer

The late Mrs. Mirabel Topham designed the original 1956 Aintree automotive circuit based on a horse racing track model. European and British grand prix racing competitions have been held there.

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Circuit Zolder
Wiki Commons by OpenStreetMap contributors
This Belgium track is "electric." We'll be impressed if you know the answer.
Nivelles-Baulers
Brands Hatch
Circuit Zolder
Mosport International Raceway
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Wrong Answer

In September 2016, the iLumen European Solar Challenge took place at Circuit Zolder in Heusden, Belgium. The endurance competition featured 12 solar-powered vehicles and two Teslas.

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Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Wiki Commons by Will Pittenger
Surely the ground shakes from all the engine revving at this auto circuit. Do you know the facility?
Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Baku City Circuit
Circuit Zolder
Silverstone Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Canadian actor, radio host and comedian Michel Barrette introduced himself as a race car driver at the 2017 Spring Classic at Canada's Mont-Tremblant Circuit. Barrette drove a Nissan MICRA.

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Guia Circuit
Wiki Commons by Altt311
It's a four-letter circuit name where 5-star F1 speed happens. Can you identify the track shown here?
Hungaroring
Guia Circuit
Fuji Speedway
Sepang International Circuit
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Wrong Answer

Since 1954, the Macau Grand Prix has used the 3.803-mile, 15-lap Guia Circuit to host auto racing and motorcycle events. The city's grand prix race was originally devised as a treasure hunt course.

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Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
Wiki Commons by Planet Labs, Inc.
Racers stay in tempo at this circuit. Do you know it?
Brands Hatch
Reims-Gueux
Rouen-Les-Essarts
Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace
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Wrong Answer

Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sao Paulo Turismo SA is the company that facilitates kart racing, automotive competitions and other events at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. Drivers cover 71 laps of the non-oval, counter-clockwise directional track that measures 2.676 miles.

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Mosport International Raceway
Wiki Commons by Will Pittenger
This F1 space provides loads of entertainment. Where is it?
Circuito del Jarama
Mosport International Raceway
Istanbul Park
Circuit of the Americas
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Wrong Answer

The 750-acre Mosport International Raceport facility is Canada's biggest automotive sports complex. Based north of Bowmanville in the Greater Toronto region, the space offers a training unit and a mile-long skid pad.

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Dijon-Prenois
Wiki Commons by Gustavo Girardelli
Two racers tried to pass muster and each other at this space in 1979. Do you know the track name from the hint?
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez
Ain-Diab Circuit
Dijon-Prenois
Circuito da Boavista
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Wrong Answer

Citing safety concerns at the Charade Circuit, French Grand Prix officials moved several races to the Dijon-Prenois circuit in the '70s and '80s. A highly publicized lap battle took place between Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux at the facility in 1979.

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