They have only hosted F1 once.

With the first Miami Grand Prix approaching this weekend, FanF1 takes a look back at the circuits that have hosted a Formula 1 race only once.

Since 1950, Formula 1 has raced on a remarkable variety of circuits. From the historic corners of Silverstone to the majestic curves of Paul Ricard and the passionate atmosphere of Interlagos, a total of 75 circuits have hosted the sport. However, only twelve of them have seen the world's fastest cars compete there just once.

Ain-Diab Circuit (1958) When one thinks of African circuits hosting the Grand Prix, Kyalami usually comes to mind, but it is not the only African circuit to have hosted F1. In 1958, the Casablanca street circuit, known as the Ain-Diab circuit, hosted its only Formula 1 race. Designed by the Royal Automobile Club of Morocco, this 7.6 km circuit was built in just six weeks, inaugurated in 1957, and hosted its first Grand Prix the following year. Stirling Moss took the win, but his rival Mike Hawthorn finished second and clinched the championship by a single point.

AVUS (1959)

The 8.3 km AVUS in Germany remains one of the most unusual circuits ever used. It featured two straights of nearly 4 km connected by 45-degree banked turns, originally built for high-speed testing rather than racing. Today, this track serves as an access road to the A100 motorway. In its only Formula 1 appearance in 1959, Tony Brooks won after 60 laps.

Le Mans – Bugatti Circuit (1967)

While the 24 Hours of Le Mans is legendary, the site also hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1967, but on the shorter Bugatti inner circuit rather than the full endurance track. Legends such as Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, and Jack Brabham battled it out for points. Only six drivers managed to finish the race, with Brabham taking the win. However, the event failed to win over either the drivers or the spectators.

Donington Park (1993)

The only Grand Prix held at Donington Park remains unforgettable. At the 1993 European Grand Prix, Ayrton Senna achieved what many still consider to be the most spectacular opening lap in F1 history, overtaking Karl Wendlinger, Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill, and Alain Prost on a wet track, demonstrating his mastery of rainy conditions.

Fair Park Circuit, Dallas (1984)

From triumph to disaster, the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix turned into a notorious fiasco. Sweltering heat, with temperatures reaching 50°C on the track, softened the asphalt, causing serious damage to the cars. The race was shortened by 11 laps and only eight competitors crossed the finish line. One iconic image remains etched in the memory: Nigel Mansell dragging his Lotus to the finish line before collapsing from exhaustion. Losail Circuit (2021) Unlike the other one-off circuits, the Losail circuit in Qatar was added to the calendar at the last minute due to the disruption to the 2020-2021 schedules caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Grand Prix, which was originally scheduled to open the season, was postponed and then finally canceled, prompting the FIA to turn to the MotoGP circuit in Lusail. Lewis Hamilton missed the race after testing positive, while Fernando Alonso returned to the podium for the first time in 105 starts. A ten-year agreement now guarantees Losail's place in future calendars.

Monsanto Park Circuit (1959)

Located near Lisbon, Monsanto Park hosted a Grand Prix almost by chance, at a time of financial difficulty for many organizers. The 5.4 km undulating road winds through the trees and has only one real straight, which also serves as a public road. The start was delayed to avoid the intense midday heat, a precaution that Nigel Mansell would appreciate years later, and Stirling Moss, who started from pole position, took the victory.

Mugello Circuit (2020)

Mugello, another MotoGP venue, stepped in during the pandemic-affected 2020 season. The Tuscan circuit also marked Ferrari's 1,000th Grand Prix start in the premier class. Despite this historic milestone, the Scuderia cars finished only eighth and tenth, while Lewis Hamilton took the win on his home turf.

Pescara Circuit (1957)

Pescara's appearance on the 1957 calendar was a stroke of luck after Spa and Zandvoort withdrew following a dispute over starting rights. At 25.8 km, this triangular circuit remains the longest ever used in Formula 1, surpassing even the Nürburgring by three kilometers. Stirling Moss won the only race held on this circuit after 18 laps, in front of nearly 200,000 spectators.

Riverside Circuit (1960)

Riverside never became a regular stop on the F1 calendar, but it is remembered for its role in the development of the Ford GT40 for Le Mans under the direction of Ken Miles. In its only Grand Prix, Stirling Moss took pole position on a dusty track beaten by desert sand, before winning the race the following day. When Formula 1 first ventured off the traditional circuits, it found itself on the rough-and-ready former military airfields of Sebring and Zeltweg, two venues that left a lasting impression despite their brief appearance on the calendar.

In 1959, the Sebring International Raceway, a rugged airfield converted into a circuit, hosted its first Grand Prix a year before Riverside. The uneven surface did not deter Stirling Moss, who took pole position with his usual ease. On the day of the final race of the season, the battle for the championship came down to Jack Brabham, Moss, and Tony Brooks. As Moss saw the title slip away once again, Brabham won the drivers' championship. This event also marked an important milestone for a young New Zealander: Bruce McLaren claimed his first victory on this unforgiving tarmac. Five years later, in 1964, the Austrian Grand Prix moved from its usual location in Spielberg to the L-shaped circuit at Zeltweg airfield a few miles away. Lorenzo Bandini won on this abrasive track, whose surface proved too harsh for the machines of the time. The relentless wear and tear and the unconventional layout of the circuit meant that Formula 1 never returned to Zeltweg, which thus remained a fleeting but memorable chapter in the early history of the sport.