A former Formula One track, famed for its danger, is now eligible to host Grand Prix races again. The circuit was previously a regular on the Formula One schedule, but hasn't hosted a race in over 60 years.

Prior to the glitz and glamour of modern Formula One, the Circuit Bremgarten in Bern, Switzerland, was described as one of the most dangerous in all of motorsport. Windy corners, no proper straight and tree-lined roads that had poor lighting were just some of the circuit's defects.

Tragedy struck at the 1948 Swiss Grand Prix, as Circuit Bremgarten took the life of Achille Varzi, an Italian racing driver who won the 1933 Monaco Grand Prix. Seven years later, fans were banned from attending motorsport events in Switzerland after 84 lives were claimed during the 24-hour Le Mans race held at Circuit de la Sarthe in France, following a collision between two cars that spilt over into the spectator area.

Following the string of high-profile incidents, both at the racecourse and in motorsport, bans on motorsports were implemented in France, Spain, West Germany and Switzerland. However, only the Swiss went as far as implementing a permanent ban via legislation, which saw all circuit racing outlawed in the country.

With time, the restrictions were slowly lifted, with relaxations to the rules allowing for a Formula E race to take place in 2017. It only served to whet the appetite for more circuit racing events in Switzerland, with the Swiss senate voting to overturn to ban on motorsport in the country.

It means, at least technically, Circuit Bremgarten would be able to host Formula One races again, although the chances of this happening remain slim. Unsurprisingly, the track hasn't been well-maintained since it was taken off the Formula One schedule, meaning it would no doubt take millions of pounds worth of investment to make it up to scratch once again.

Switzerland did get to host a Grand Prix race during the country's ban on motorsports, at least nominally. It came in 1982, with what was called the Swiss Grand Prix, but was actually held in the French city of Dijon, which is a hefty 150 miles from the border. Williams-Ford driver Keke Rosberg triumphed in the race, finishing ahead of Alain Prost and McLaren-Ford star Niki Lauda.