Most Challenging Turns/Corners on Formula One Tracks

The turn here isn't a single corner but a combination of four tight right-handers in a row. It's the most challenging turn not just because of its fast directional changes and bumpiness but also because drivers experience a maximum torque of an astounding 5G for more than 8 seconds. The acting centrifugal force is so strong that a lapse in concentration can lead to disaster.

Fortunately, the track's runoff areas are spacious, so recovery is possible. It becomes very critical for drivers to gather good momentum and traction before entering this backbreaking zone.

Although this section is no longer part of the current track layout, I still included it because the list would have been incomplete without pointing out its notoriety. Similar to the final chicane of the Montreal circuit in terms of layout and tightness, but it's a notch above in terms of difficulty due to it being a fast and sharp triple-bend with raised curbs where even the slightest contact can result in tragedy.

Even driving through this section in the game was unforgiving - no wonder it was reconstructed.

The last couple of turns have been notorious since the beginning and have resulted in many crashes over the years, mainly due to the poor exit of the chicane that can imbalance the car and increase the chances of driver contact and collision with the exit barrier, famously known as The Wall of Champions.

Mastering this turn requires a good sense of timing and momentum. Otherwise, breaking bones is a certainty.

Really hard and dangerous, and yes, "The Wall of Champions" explains itself.

Also, this circuit is located on an island, so you may end up swimming in deep waters. Turn 13 & 14 in particular are very close to the water.

The course following the Nouvelle Chicane is the fastest section on the track, bound by guard rails, leaving no room for drivers to breathe and recover from slip-ups that can ruin their entire progress. Going into this fast left-hander, drivers will already be accelerating rapidly.

It requires a lot of practice over the weekend to nail it safely. It's accomplished through smooth steering, finding the best line around the corner, and staying as close to the apex as possible to avoid brushing the outside barrier and exiting with good momentum and maximum speed.

The last couple of turns are tricky to master as drivers will be approaching a fast blind corner. It poses a significant challenge to stick to the racing line and judge the braking points precisely.

The key to preventing going off course comes down to timing and grip control, as you'll have to brake while turning, and it's off-camber.

This long, winding, and bumpy right-hander looks deceptively simple. Yet, the lack of patience has swayed cars wayward numerous times. The challenge escalates during wet conditions where the car is likely to lose traction and balance on the aquaplaning surface.

The turn combination here has always been physically demanding and a make-or-break one for drivers, especially during qualifying sessions. It features fast left-right-left-right turns before forcing a double-downshift ahead of another quick right at the exit.

In the second turn, Becketts, drivers experience compression forces up to 5G. Nailing these turns requires good judgment of braking points and finding the precise line while maintaining the car's balance to save valuable fractions of a second and gain the advantage of good pace and momentum onto the Hangar straight.

The chicane before the start-finish straight has probably frustrated drivers more than any other chicane. Following a downhill entry phase, it's a double apex and slippery left-hander bordered by bumpy curbs that lure drivers into losing balance uncontrollably.

Drivers with reasonable traction control and patience won't sweat while passing this deceptive zone.

Pouhon is Spa's most iconic section after Eau Rouge, but it's more demanding with its pacy double left-hander. Centrifugal force will pull the driver's neck, and it's easy to run wide if the exit of the previous turn is rough.

It requires perfect vision and grip control, staying close to (but not touching) the inside curb.

Pouhon is the new Eau Rouge given the current downforce levels of today's F1 cars. Eau Rouge these days is flat out. Getting Pouhon right is still a balancing act. Even with touring cars, this corner is a great challenge.