7 Formula 1 races we can’t wait for in 2021

The 2020 F1 season was set to take us far and wide across the world. From some of our favourite tracks, to new and challenging circuits, Formula 1’s 70^th anniversary year was set to be a belter.

We don’t need to fill you in about the events that led to one of the strangest seasons yet, that has thrown up opportunity to travel to some great circuits that weren’t originally on the calendar.

As we move through the season, and the sport looks to set out plans for a more traditional calendar in 2021, we’re looking forward to getting fans back racing at circuits old and new.

Whether it’s races that were held behind closed doors, cancelled, or new races that have to wait an extra year for a taste of the F1 circus, there are plenty of races to get excited about in 2021.

Here’s our list of seven races across three continents we can’t wait to get back to for the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship.

Dutch F1 Grand Prix

The atmosphere at the Dutch Grand Prix will be second to none. We’ve had a taste of the Orange Army as they follow Max Verstappen across Europe already. But as F1 looks to set up camp at the beachside resort of Zandvoort, we’re moving into their territory.

Expect bright flares, bouncing grandstands, bass-pumping disco, and parties – and that’s just when Verstappen takes to the track for practice.

When this race was announced for a 2020 return to the calendar, tickets sold out in minutes. With the race being rescheduled for 2021, there’s a new opportunity to nab tickets for what could be an historic race.

If Verstappen takes the chequered flag in first, you’ll be able to hear the roars all the way back at Red Bull’s base in Milton Keynes.

But it won’t be easy for the Flying Dutchman. This narrow circuit with winding corners is tricky to overtake and will take some real balls of steel to make a pass. If you do make it round, the formidable banked corner offers an unmistakably unique challenge to the drivers.

The first Dutch Grand Prix in 35 years will be an unforgettable sporting event.

Belgium F1 Grand Prix

A fan favourite, the Belgium Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps simply won’t be the same without its crowds.

Motorsport lovers can’t get enough of seeing the cars charge through corners like Eau Rouge, Radillon, La Source, Pouhon, and Blanchimont.

One of the longest laps on the roster offers more opportunities and more grandstands to catch the action from.

And there’s always plenty of action at Belgium, with the challenges that a tight turn one hairpin like La Source, or the huge Eau Rouge offer.

Spa may come alive on the track, but when the race is over the circuit has plenty to offer for fans. Most choose to camp by the track, with many a race debrief over a beer and a BBQ taking place over the weekend.

We can’t want to get back to Spa in 2021, a real driver’s circuit and a favourite of F1 fans everywhere.

Singapore F1 Grand Prix

The fierce streets of Singapore always offer a spectacle under the lights for the Singapore Grand Prix.

With scorching heat and a race lasting around two hours, it’s easily the hardest two hours of the calendar for the drivers.

But for the fans trackside, it’s without a doubt the Grand Prix experience of the year.

While the racing takes centre stage as the drivers battle it out under the lights for the original Formula 1 night race, Singapore’s entertainment sets it apart from the pack.

In previous years, headline acts have included (take a deep breath…): Muse, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Killers, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Calvin Harris, Ariana Grande, Seal, Duran Duran, Queen, Bon Jovi, Spandau Ballet, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Tom Jones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry…

With that kind of calibre of talent, we can only imagine what the Singapore Grand Prix has lined up for its return in 2021.

Vietnam F1 Grand Prix

The first-ever Vietnam Grand Prix was set for 2020, with a bespoke track winding through the streets of Hanoi.

If the race doesn’t get the go ahead for the remainder of the 2020 season, it will be set for an overdue debut during 2021.

Designed by the renowned Hermann Tilke, the layout is inspired by numerous classic F1 tracks, including Monaco, Suzuka, Sepang and the Nurburgring. It’s characterised by what will be the longest straight of the year, followed closely by a tight technical final sector that’ll push the drivers to the limit.

With a new circuit also comes a new culture for Formula 1 to experience. If you’re looking to make up for the lack of 2020 summer travel, a trip to Hanoi for the Vietnam Grand Prix is the perfect escape.

Miami F1 Grand Prix

A second American race has been mooted for quite some time, but Formula 1 and the promoters have set 2021 for a first race in The Magic City.

As the sport looks to grow its presence in the US, the Miami Grand Prix will provide great racing action with an all-American atmosphere.

The circuit will introduce fans of traditional American motorsports to a whole new meaning of speed, with average speeds of 230kp/h, showcasing the best of what an F1 car can do.

Centring the circuit around the Miami Dolphins Stadium puts the race right at the heart of the city, and just a stone’s throw away from the notorious Miami Beach.

The first Miami Grand Prix will be one every driver will look to use to etch their name into history, and we can’t wait for lights out to finally come in 2021.

Read more about the proposed Miami Grand Prix on Motorsport.com.

Austria Formula 1 Grand Prix

Austria’s Red Bull Ring holds a unique record in Formula 1 for being the first track to hold two points-scoring races in a World Championship season.

With the first few months of the 2020 calendar wiped out, F1 bosses reverted to using the Styrian circuit for two races in July to open the season.

After months of anticipation for the new season, the races delivered on action. The first Austrian Grand Prix gifted Lando Norris his first ever podium in Formula 1, while a wet qualifying session one week later saw the sport at its least predictable.

The sport will return in 2021, and with fans packing the grandstands to create its trademark atmosphere, it’s a circuit that is now surely a must-see for any F1 dan.

Spanish Grand Prix and testing

The Circuit de Catalunya hosts two major events throughout the Formula 1 season.

Come February, the teams descend on the Barcelona track to test their cars for the upcoming season. With the 2020 cars carrying over to next year, it will be a chance for the teams to refine their cars and draw the maximum performance from them.

Then in the summer, the track hosts the Spanish Grand Prix. Held in the height of summer, there may not be a hotter track all year than this. Fans always enjoy the racing action, but you’ll also find them chilling on the beach or seeing the sights of Spain’s capital between race days.