Kimi Raikkonen thinks the new venues joining the F1 calendar "all look the same" and wants to see the return of traditional circuits such as Magny-Cours.
Raikkonen debuted in 2001 and in his career has seen the demise of popular circuits such as French Grand Prix host Magny-Cours, as well as Imola and the Nurburgring. In recent years many purpose built Herman Tilke circuits, such as Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Russia, have joined the calendar, while 2016 will see the debut of a street race in Baku, Azerbaijan -- a layout also designed by Tilke.
Raikkonen believes these new additions lack the character of older circuits and have become predictable as they feature many similar corners.
"When we go to a new track, we know what to expect," he told Finnish publication Turun Sanomat. "They all look the same. There are no trees or anything else in the landscape. Of course, each track is always a little bit different, and each corner at the track is a little bit different, but ultimately the new tracks are made up of Tilke corners."
The 2007 world champion labelled the Korea International Circuit, which hosted a grand prix from 2010 until 2013, as "the worst" of the recent additions to the calendar, while saying Abu Dhabi was simply a race "in the desert". However the Finn does not think all Tilke's creations have been bad, reserving praise for the Istanbul Park circuit which hosted the Turkish Grand Prix between 2005 and 2011.
"Turkey was a nice track. I liked Magny-Cours -- the track was so different, and nearby wasn't much hassle. Imola was one of the best -- there was always a great atmosphere and it was a great challenge. Also the Nürburgring."