Formula-One-Circuits-With-The-Most-Challenging-Corners
                     Formula One Circuits With The 
Most Challenging Corners
We think that something needs to combine difficulty, speed, and the creation of hazardous 
circumstances in order to be truly challenging. For example, the huge long left-hander at turn 
three in Sochi is really hard on your body, but it's hardly "tough" until you're being pushed. 
Formula One Circuits With The Most Challenging Corners That's why we've selected a few, 
some of which you may find obvious, others of which may be a bit trickier than you think.
To be fair to the other circuits, we decided against including our own Madgwick, a rather nasty 
double right hander. Since adding more than 100 bends to this list would be necessary, we have 
left off the whole Nordschleife. Therefore, the most challenging corners that spring to mind are 
these.
Formula One Circuits With The Most Challenging Corners
1. Bahrain's eleventh birthday
This notorious overtaking area presents a whole new kind of challenge. Drivers must continue to 
feather the throttle and apply the brakes softly in order to maintain control and resist the drag of 
the steady uphill departure. Strong deceleration is required when entering and exiting with this 
fourth-gear left-hander.
The sand surrounding the course is one of the challenges it faces, according to Marcus Ericsson 
of Sauber. Depending on the wind and weather, this might end up being a decisive factor.
2. Signes Paul Ricard
After a lapse of ten years, Signes returns to the calendar in 2018. The Signes is perhaps the fastest turn 
in motorsport, with cars easily reaching 340 kph (210 mph). Its broad right-hand sweep gives brave 
drivers plenty of room to pass, but the exit's steep braking zone makes this strategy only for the brave.
Romain Grosjean and Haas stated that the chicane in the center of the main straight should assist in 
passing. It will be running at maximum power before a huge braking zone.
3. Eau Rouge Spa
This famous left-right pattern ends in a blind summit, where drivers are uncertain of where they will 
land when they reach the crest since they cannot see the exit. There is an 18% gradient.
Fernando Alonso, a driver for McLaren: "As a driver, it's just incredible every time you enter the Eau 
Rouge complex, whether it's for qualifying, practice, or the race. I don't think there's a corner like that in 
Formula One.
4. The Copse at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton reacted suspiciously to the 2017 season's increase in speed for this sweeping seventh-
gear right-hander, which featured a blind entry and a very sharp apex with a minimum speed of 280 kph 
(175 mph).
Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes: "It will happen soon. Everyone is surprised by how much faster Silverstone 
will be compared to previous years. The last race was amazing. In this physical race, the G we are pulling 
will be at least one, if not two, steps ahead of us. It will be a lot of fun.
5. The 15th birthday of Sepang
The deadly climactic hairpin on the Malaysian Grand Prix course was changed in 2016 to make it 
as terrible as a vengeful Balrog. The rising bank toward the exit makes the bend as difficult from 
a technical and strategic perspective. Due to the painful camber adjustment, drivers who want to 
set the quickest time must swing to the outside, which allows them to pass on the inside of the 
traditional racing line.
6. Silverstone Becketts/Maggots
Most people agree that the most challenging and complex turn combination in racing is 
Maggots/Beckett. There is a double-downshift and another rapid right near the exit after a quick 
left and fast right.
Jolyon Palmer of Renault stated: "Your foot is stuck down throughout, so Maggots and Becketts 
are pretty much one corner now." Even if the end isn't exactly level, you're prepared to 
compromise there in order to get on the right track for the exit.
7. Catalunya's Camps
Extreme torque and sensory deprivation are combined in Formula One's rollercoaster. It is simple 
for drivers to misjudge their departure and go wide into the astroturf since Campsa, a full-
throttle sixth-gear right-hander, begins with a blind entry and transitions from a steep uphill 
section to a quick downhill exit.
Turn 8 at Istanbul Park.
At 640 meters, this right-hander is the longest turn of the season. It has four massive apexes, the 
slowest of which is taken at 260 kilometers per hour (160 miles per hour).
Drivers can feel a maximum torque of 4.5G, which is stronger than a rocket launch and usually 
the point at which individuals lose their vision, which is usually a helpful sense during a motor 
race.
9. Spa Pouhon
Pouhon is an unpleasant corner that requires precision and has long been a favorite among 
spectators. There is a challenging downhill entering phase at the beginning of this double-apex 
left-hander. To position yourself for Pouhon's thrilling flat finish, you must strike both apexes 
precisely.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton: "Pouhon is amazing because you're really pushing the limits of 
your grip level while experimenting with the throttle and attempting to avoid using the steering 
to wipe off too much speed.
10. Suzuka, 130R
a staple of motor racing computer games and the eye-catching focal point of one of Formula 
One's most difficult courses. One of the quickest and most feared double-apex corners in racing, 
130R gets its modest moniker from its 130-meter radius.