The Sportsbreaks.com Definitive Guide to the F1 2022 Calendar

After a disappointing 2020, which saw just 17 races make up the entire F1 calendar for the year due to the pandemic, last year saw 22 races taking place between March and December with the 23rd race, the Japanese Grand Prix, being cancelled with no replacement found. The F1 2022 Calendar is once again made up of 22 races, across 20 different countries and 5 different continents!

This season promises twists and turns (quite literally), and as ever in Formula 1, excitement and speed are virtually guaranteed!

One thing that we have noticed though, is that finding a definitive guide to the 2022 F1 season seems to be much harder than it ought to be! There are very few places where all the relevant information, stats, and points of interest are all on the same page, which is exactly why we’ve come up with our complete guide to the upcoming season. And while we do have F1 2022 tickets available, you’re more than welcome to just have a read and digest the information we’ve collated. Although our ticket packages have been put together by avid F1 fans just like yourself, we’ve done our utmost to ensure that you have everything in place to make it a memorable Motorsport experience, for all the right reasons!

With tickets, hotels, and even travel options, there are so many reasons to get your official F1 2022 tickets through us. We’re delighted to be able to get you close enough to the action to feel the vibrations from the engines in your chest at 10 of the races in the F1 2022 Calendar. Find your race here!

But enough about us, let’s take a look at the F1 2022 Calendar in a little more detail…

F1 2022 Calendar Key Numbers

Shortest Lap - 3.337km (Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo)

Longest Lap - 7.004km (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium)

Shortest Total Distance - 260.286km (Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo)

Longest Total Distance - 309.69km (Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France)

Fewest Laps - 44 (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium)

Most Laps - 78 (Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo)

Most F1 Lap Records (2022 Circuit Only) - Lewis Hamilton, 6

Oldest F1 Lap Records (2022 Circuit Only) - 1:24.125 - Michael Schumacher, 2004

With the drivers having to contend with racing under lights and often a fair amount of wind too, the Bahrain track usually throws up memorable races, with plenty of overtaking, you can expect to see some fiercely contested duels!

When ground for this track was first broken in 2002, the developers had a blank, albeit sandy canvas to work with, and from it, they fashioned one of the more technical tracks on the circuit. Situated in the Bahrain desert, this weekend represents a great chance to get some early season sunshine, and if you fancy your hand at racing, why not pop into the Bahrain International Karting Circuit, which is one of the world's top karting tracks and is conveniently located right next door!

It is sure to be an exhilarating start to the season in Bahrain, but the question is, who will come out on top in this season-opening race?

Of all the tracks on the F1 circuit, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is one of the quickest, with average speeds at a staggering 250/km/h, it is 2nd only to the Monza Circuit, otherwise known as the “Temple of Speed” and the fact this is a street circuit makes these speeds all the more impressive. Despite these staggering speeds, this track also has the most corners of any other track!

The designers of the track said: “What we want to see is a race circuit. We don’t want Mickey Mouse circuits. We don’t want those old classic street circuits with 90-degree turns. We want fast sweeping circuits, circuits which are going to challenge the drivers – and they are going to love it.” And boy did they accomplish it!

Last year our own Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap time, can any beat that this year as the 2nd race of the season gets underway, which just so happens to be located on a truly idyllic stretch of the Saudi Arabian coastline!

Far from an easy circuit, the Melbourne Grand Prix requires drivers to be at their very best at all times, needing a well-sorted chassis, and a reactive front end in order to perform to the highest level.

Our favourite nuance of this particular track is that you can actually drive most of it yourself! Not in an F1 car obviously, but as it was designed using a number of existing roads around Albert Park, you can really get a feel for the track, although obviously not at the same speeds as the pros!

Melbourne is consistently voted as one of the top cities to visit, with plenty of great bars and fantastic restaurants, not to mention the beach, the party atmosphere that comes when F1 rolls into town transform this city into an even more exciting place to be for the weekend!

The newest street circuit on the F1 Calendar, Baku joins the likes of Monaco, Singapore and Melbourne as a street circuit spectacular, which are always great viewing for the fans in attendance.

A mix of tight turns and then that incredibly long straight means teams must choose between reduced drag or increased downforce. As in Monaco, here even the slightest mistakes are punished!

A city that's always got a certain buzz around it, is only heightened when F1 comes into town. And if you like food, then you’ll love Baku, as food is a key part of the culture of Azerbaijan, incorporating Middle Eastern and Turkish influences.

This is a temporary circuit that has been designed to feel like a permanent fixture in Miami, with the Hard Rock Cafe as its centre. This spectacular street circuit is making its F1 debut, and it is estimated that drivers will be able to reach speeds of up to 320km/h!

This circuit has been designed with you, the spectators, and the fans in mind, it encourages close racing, all with the utmost safety of the fans and drivers at the forefront of the thinking. And in what may well be an F1 first, you can view the race from the top deck of the Hard Rock Stadium and literally see every corner of the track! Now that's seriously impressive!

And then you have Miami itself, a multicultural melting pot, this vibrant city is sure to impress with its amazing food, sandy beaches and art deco vibe, not a bad place to spend the weekend if you ask us!

The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari Circuit, or Imola, has that old school feel that gets the adrenaline of both fans and drivers alike pumping! The foundations were laid in 1950, and racing at the circuit began in 1953, and took the ‘San Morino’ title from 1981 to 2006, hosting an impressive 27 Grand Prixs in that time.

Nestled with the hills of Tuscany to the south, the infamous beaches of the Adriatic to the east, and the gastronomic delights of Parma, Modena, and Bologna to the west, there are more reasons than just F1 to take you to Imola.

It is a literal thrill ride, for both drivers and fans alike, as the fast circuit has somewhat of a retro feel to it. While it also gives fans an opportunity to pay their respects to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, who lost their lives at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

With a mix of challenging corners, at both high and low speeds, drivers love this track, and they know this track, training hard here during the winter months, and that means plenty of excitement for you, the fans. And being located just outside of Barcelona, it is a great place to spend a few days in the sun as well!

This circuit has a rich racing history, being purpose-built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics development programme, the first car to do a lap in anger during the 1991 Spanish Touring Car Championship.

And as you are probably aware, there are a multitude of reasons to spend a long weekend in Barcelona. Sun, sea, sand, and plenty of great places to eat or drink.

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A stop-start track, with lots of heavy braking chicanes as well as that famous hairpin bend, this low-downforce track is designed for speed in between the corners. One of the driver's favourites, and one that is loved by the fans.

Often referred to as one of F1’s most laid back venues, the left backdrop of the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve became home to the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978, where fittingly, a certain Gilles Villeneuve claimed his maiden win on a track that would later become his namesake.

Montrealean’s really embrace F1 weekend, with the week leading up to the race transforming this charming town into an F1 themed party town, which is an atmosphere that you’ll want to experience for yourself.

The fearsome, original Osterreichring was originated in 1969, and the track known today as the Red Bull Ring was more or less created over the winter of 1995-6, when Hermann Tilke was engaged to turn the Osterreichring into a shorter, more modern race track.

Small but mighty, and with plenty packed into its short circuit. At the Red Bull Ring, the drivers might as well have wings as they navigate the quick corners and the power rewarding straights. And you’ll have 71 chances to watch the action unfold before you!

There are few, in any racetracks that have surroundings that can compare to the Red Bull Ring, which is set in an idyllic natural bowl in the Styrian mountains. And while this may make for a very pleasant environment, we all know that the real reason you’ll be going to the Austrian Grand Prix is to visit the museum in Graz dedicated to the city’s favourite son: Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Does Silverstone really need an introduction? Packed full of character, and consistently one of the fastest tracks on the circuit, Silverstone is not one to be missed!

The foundations for this iconic circuit were laid in 1942, although unwittingly, as those laying the perimeter road for the RAF Silverstone airfield could hardly have known that 80 years later, their road would have seen over 70 years of high octane racing action.

Us Brits just love race day at Silverstone, and we, along with many others consider Silverstone to be one of the great motorsport Cathedrals. And it might just be the best atmosphere on the circuit, but you’ll have to go for yourself and tell us what you think!

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The astonishing Hungarong Circuit took just 9-months to complete after work began in 1985 when the Hungarian government gave the green light to the construction of a purpose-built facility to host Formula 1.

With a lack of straights, you often hear this circuit referred to as a Go-Karting Circuit, only here, the Go-Karts are on steroids! Here the F1 cars must find a good rhythm, with many teams sacrificing horsepower for a well-sorted chassis. The resemblance to a karting circuit really is uncanny, with a distinct lack of straights meaning corners string together in a series that will really test a driver, and their cars, to their limits.

And you’re only 20km from Budapest, one of Europe's most bustling cities, and as Hungary is hot in July, you’ll be pleased to know that the track is close to a waterpark, which is surely a great way to cool off.

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While it may still be the longest track on the circuit at 7.004km, the track redevelopment in 1979 actually halved the length of the original circuit which was created way back in 1921. Initially, the amazing 14.9km circuit took drivers through the forests and rolling hills of the beautiful Ardennes region.

A mix of challenging corners and long, speed inducing straights allow drivers here to push their cars right to their limits! Another circuit that is equally loved by fans and drivers alike.

This really is one of the classic tracks anywhere in Europe, and probably the world, and there is so much to love here! And it shows as this track is a clear fans favourite, with record numbers, some 265,000 spectators in attendance for the 2017 race.

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Old School? Crazy? Insane? Take your pick! The Circuit Zandvoort is quick, and then some! With a rollercoaster-like feel, the drivers here will really take the fans in attendance for a ride!

When it first opened in 1948, it was part of the wave of post-war, motorsport enthusiasm that gripped Europe, and it’s never looked back since. If you’re anything of a film buff as well as an F1 fan, you’re probably already aware that this circuit is famously featured in John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix, and has been the scene of many great F1 moments over the years.

Anytime Max Verstappen comes to town you can guarantee that the atmosphere will be nothing short of electric, and it may just be the biggest reception for any “home-town racer” you’ll find on the F1 circuit. And of course, the beachside location isn’t too bad either! Not to mention, you’re only a 30-minute train ride away from Amsterdam, so why not take a day trip!

The Temple of Speed! The Monza Circuit! Constructed in a mere 110 days, way back in 1922, that set the tone for speed at this circuit, and since then, neither drivers nor fans have looked back!

There are few circuits that inspire drivers and yet set fear into their hearts quite like the Monza Circuit. At the time of completion, it was only the 3rd purpose-built race circuit anywhere in the world.

And it is, of course, situated just north of the fashion capital of Italy, and possibly the world, Milan, and this leafy setting make for a relaxed and exhilarating weekend of racing. Watching a few laps here and you will be in no doubt that you have witnessed racing on one of the genuinely special circuits anywhere in the world.

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The Marina Bay Circuit only arrived on the scene in 2008, but it quickly established itself as one of the standout events on the calendar. The city's famous skyline provides a staggering backdrop, and the initial circuit’s design, done by Herman Tilke, was refined by KBR Inc, and the city, nor the F1 calendar, have looked back since.

A bumpy surface and virtually guaranteed humid conditions make this track one of the most physically demanding races on the calendar for both drivers and cars. And in case you didn’t know, the cars actually pass under a grandstand at Turn 18!

Few tracks on the circuit can boast a culture and an atmosphere as unique as you will find in Singapore. With an incredibly bar and cocktail scene, backed up by some truly stunning, local Singaporean food, a weekend here and you’ll be wanting to stay.

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Japanese culture is synonymous with politeness and dignity, but the Suzuka Internation Racing Course shatters those notions. This high speed, high octane and highly challenging track is loved by drivers, and is sure to get the adrenaline of both fans and drivers pumping, and for good reason! With snaking curves, corners that reward bravery and commitment, this track is, and will always be, one of the ultimate tests in racing.

While the original plans for the circuit initially had the track passing under itself 3 full times, we had to settle for the infamous “crossover,” which isn’t too bad! This was all the brainchild of Soichiro Honda, who wanted his own test track for a certain well-known car company to test their cars on (the clue is in the name).

Over the years this track has experienced its fair share of legendary moments, and backed by an avid local crown, whose dress-up antics may just surprise you, and a fantastic local cruise, why wouldn’t you want to go?

Following it’s hiatus from the 2022 Grand Prix season due to the Football World Cup, the Qatar Grand Prix is back. Established as the fourth full night race on the Formula One calendar it has previously been to home to MotoGP and WorldSBK. After the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton said: “this track is amazing to drive and very fast, all medium and high-speed corners”. And with 16 corners and little elevation change drivers can expect to utilise DRS on the long straights with no lack of overtaking opportunities, perfect entertainment for the viewers. Last time out Lewis Hamilton took the win with Max Verstappen in second and Fernando Alonso rounding out the podium. Will we see another Max win, or may a resurged Lewis claim his second victory on this Qatari track?

America has a new Motorsport darling! That’s right, it’s time for NASCAR to move over and share some of the love that America has for torque and horsepower! Often attracting crowds of 100,000+, this is an event you’ll want to keep an eye out for.

You may have heard of Austin’s officially unofficial slogan, but like us, you probably haven’t. “Keep Austin Weird,” tells you just about everything you need to know about this fun-loving city that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Boasting great food and a vibrant nightlife, Austin can probably lay a claim to being America’s coolest city, but we won't be deciding that here!

It’s common knowledge that Americans love a party. And that is exactly what you get on F1 weekend! Again, it’s an atmosphere that you’ll not want to miss!

If you’re a fan of breathless racing, then this track which sits around 2km above sea level is quite literally what you’ve been looking for. And while the intimidating Peralta Corner has now been bypassed, this is still one of the most unique tracks anywhere on the F1 Circuit.

The father of Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez, the country's most infamous racing brothers, came up with the idea of building a racing circuit in Mexico City’s Magdalena Mixiuhca sports park using the existing internal roads (racing must run in the family). Luckily, he was an advisor to the Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateo, and after a word in his ear, work began in 1959 and was completed in under a year.

Fast forward to now and the Mexican Grand Prix gives fans the opportunity to experience Mexico’s unique blend of culture and sport, in an exhilarating manner. With this vibrant and buzzing metropolis just waiting to wow you.

A carnival atmosphere is sure to await you, despite the lack of a home town driver, at this old school, pre-World War II track, which features high, banked corners.

Commonly known as Interlagos, construction began way back in 1938, with inspiration being taken from Brooklands in the UK, Roosevelt Raceway in the USA and Montlhery in France.

If you are a fan of big cities, and the big city buzz that is found in them, you’ll fall in love with Sao Paulo, and while favelas or shanty towns still dominate the suburbs, the city centre is on the up, in a big way. A multicultural melting pot, this city has a large number of “émigrés” who all contribute to the variety of food, drink and culture on display.

With racing returning to Las Vegas for the first time since the Caesars Palace Grand Prix in 1982, this race promises to be a tough, fast challenge for the drivers. The temporary circuit is 6.120km long with 17 corners, 1.900km straight and will incorporate sections of the Las Vegas Strip with drivers winding their way past iconic locations such as the Bellagio and Caesars Palace.

Following the Bahrain Grand Prix, Christian Horner said: “I think it’s (Las Vegas Grand Prix) going to be the biggest event on the globe this year. The demand for that race is off the charts”, providing a slight glimpse into what viewers may expect at the spectacular event in November.

So will we see a Red Bull triumph at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix? Or perhaps a Ferrari upset? What we do know is Vegas offers the perfect holiday destination for when the racing is over.

The final race of the F1 2022 takes place in Abu Dhabi, with the track dominated by the iconic 1.2km straight virtually guaranteeing overtaking and excitement, along with slower speed, tighter corners that make it a tricky track to navigate.

In 2006 plans were made public, showing the intention to turn a sandy, Yas Island into a major tourism destination. And after only 11 years, and a staggering $40 billion later, the sandy blank canvas was just that. Boasting 7 stunning hotels, along with a golf course, a theme park, a water park, a shopping centre, Ferrari’s indoor theme park, as well as a concert arena, a nightclub, and of course, the beaches.

That should be enough to keep you thoroughly entertained on your weekend break, right?

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