Circuito de Jerez

Circuito de Jerez is a 4,423-metre circuit located in the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. It is mainly used for host racing events such as VLN endurance, GT, and Motorbike Grand Prix events.

Upcoming Events and Sessions

Nothing on the radar. The engines are silent, the tires are cold and the asphalt is getting greener with every passing day.

Past Events

Nothing for now, but you know how things are... time passes, this list is bound to grow. Watch this space.

Jerez: Interesting Facts

Nearest track of a similar category is Portimão Circuit (237 kilometers away).

1. The Circuito de Jerez has held more than 140 events over the years, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and other international and national competitions.

2. Opened in 1985, Circuito de Jerez is one of the oldest racing circuits in Spain.

3. The circuit is renowned for its spectacularly fast and technical layout, featuring a flowing combination of high-speed bends, corners and chicanes.

4. Circuito de Jerez has been featured in the Grand Prix motorcycle World Championship from 1987 to 1990, and from 1997 onwards.

5. The circuit has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix on 10 occasions.

6. The record number of spectators for a major event was set in 1997, when more than 215,000 people attended the Spanish Grand Prix.

7. It is is one of the few racing circuits which has not required any major updates in 30 years to its layout or design.

8. The circuit has an elevation change of up to 60m, making it one of the most challenging circuits in Europe.

9. The longest straight on the circuit is over 1000 metres long.

10. The circuit was designed by Spanish racing driver and circuit designer, Antonio Rodrigo Alguersuari.

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