Situated in the marina area that was redeveloped for yachting's America's Cup, the track hugs the water's edge, visiting nearby suburbs and passing along the River Turia, finishing back at the port.

Formula One is the king of motor sports. Since its inauguration in 1950, it has attracted the very best talents in the world of motor racing, hungry for the fabulous riches and unrivalled prestige it offers. As a spectacle it is unsurpassed. The sheer speed of the cars is hard to comprehend, and the noise from the track is almost deafening. It represents the pinnacle of man's motoring achievement and the epitome of his love affair with speed.

Starting in Australia, there are 17 races in the Formula One season, across four continents, ending with the big finale in Abu Dhabi. Highlights include the Monaco Grand Prix, set on the roads of Monte Carlo, and the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where you can expect passionate support from Ferrari's fanatical Tifozi.