Melbourne fought hard to win the right to stage the Australian Grand Prix, overcoming stern protests from the environmental lobby, and provided a memorable first race in the superb settings of Albert Park.
Sepang is one of the newer circuits on the F1 calendar, and features an interesting configuration that should make for good action.
One of the most advanced circuits on the grand prix calendar, the Circuit de Catalunya is modern but also has character.
Turkey is one of the newer countries on the F1 calendar with its spectacular all-purpose 5.
The Ile Notre-Dame was the heart of Olympic action when Canada hosted the 1976 games, and it also hosted the 1967 World Fair.
Circuit De Nevers is not considered to be an out-dated track although upgrades are talking place in a bid to keep the race on the Formula One calendar.
Silverstone is owned and operated by the British Racing Drivers Club and opened for racing in 1948 using the runways and service roads of a wartime airfield.
Hockenheim just to be one of the longer world championship circuits, but has subsequently been revised.
The Hungaroring held its first grandpPrix in 1986 and has since been ever-present on the Formula One calendar.
Valencia, Spain, has been announced as the venue for a Formula 1 race in 2008, the event to be named as the European Grand Prix.
The original banked track built in 1922 has long since been abandoned, with the modern Monza boasting fast sweeping corners and long straights.
The Singapore Grand Prix is a Formula One race scheduled to take place on 28 September 2008.
Originally built in the style of an American speedway in 1966, Fuji is best remembered for hosting the very first Japanese Grand Prix in 1976.
The adventurous circuit is designed by renowned specialist Hermann Tilke, who was also responsible for the new circuits in Bahrain and Malaysia and carried out modifications to the Nurburgring and Hockenheim's circuit.
Interlagos was the home of the Brazilian Grand Prix in the 70's - then an awesome test with fast banked left-hander and a length of 6.
Ahead of the Race of Champions, Lewis Hamilton has revealed how his dream circuit would look.
Race of Champions - including Lewis Hamilton vs Chris Hoy - will be live and in HD on Sky Sports.
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