Which circuit is nicknamed the 'Temple of Speed'?

Monza Circuit is nicknamed the “Temple of Speed.” Its long straights, rapid corners and traditionally low-downforce layouts make it one of the fastest venues on the Formula One calendar.

Officially called the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the circuit is located near Monza, north of Milan, inside the Royal Villa of Monza park. It was built in 1922 and is the oldest purpose-built motor-racing circuit in mainland Europe. The Italian Grand Prix has been held there almost continuously since 1949, apart from 1980, when the track was closed for refurbishment.

Monza’s famous features include the Curva Grande, the two Lesmo corners, the Variante Ascari and the Parabolica, now officially named Curva Alboreto. The track’s combination of heavy braking zones and long full-throttle sections creates frequent opportunities for overtaking and close slipstream battles.

The nickname is specific to Monza, although other circuits are also celebrated for speed. Suzuka is renowned for its flowing technical layout, Spa-Francorchamps for elevation changes and fast corners, and Silverstone for its sweeping high-speed sequences.