Why do Race Track corners have names?

Race track corners were given names to make them recognisable and memorable. It is easier to recall the action at a uniquely named cornerIn formula 1, a corner is much more than a turn on the track, it is a considered and deliberate... There's more... rather than its number.

In 2022 there will be 23 “turn 3’s”

Check out the names of all the corners at MonacoMonaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west... There's more... in our corner by corner guide – here

Eau Rouge is possibly the most famous and iconic corner in Formula 1Formula 1 is the pinnacle of open-wheel,  single-seater car racing and arguably the highest level of any motorsport globally. Also... There's more.... The series of turns through 3, 4, and 5 of the CircuitA circuit is a racetrack for car racing. There's more... de Spa-FrancorchampsThe Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps frequently referred to as Spa, is a 7.004 km motor-racing circuit located in Stavelot, Belgium. It... There's more... make up Eau Rouge and Raidillon, just before the long Kemmel straight. Eau Rouge is named after a stream that passes through under the track, with water that is reddish due to the high amounts of iron it contains.