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When was the track built?
Bernie Ecclestone tried since the 1980s to arrange a race around the streets of the Russian capital, in particular around the Red Square; in 1983 it was even scheduled, with the title of the “Grand Prix of the Soviet Union“, in the provisional calendar, but due to political and bureaucratic issues it was removed.
Further attempts were made also in the 90s and 2000s.
With the new Formula 1 organization it will be finally possible, since hosting a GP will be profitable.
I have designed a circuit that goes around the Kremlin and through many iconic location, buildings and monument of Moscow.
It will be ready for 2023.
When was its first Grand Prix?
Russia has 2 places in the Continental and 1 in the World series; this is one of the eight circuits that will rotate for those spots.
It will be the first ever GP on this venue.
What’s the circuit like?
The track benefits of the wide streets of Moscow and, despite being a street course, it has also some particular corners, different from the usual 90° ones.
After the short main straight, there are other ones with clear overtake spots at the end.
Unusual for this kind of racetrack are the double chicane 5, the hairpin 14 and the Spoon-Curve-Like 18 and 19, which provide a good diversity of corners and a challenge for drivers and engineers to define the best setup, since traction will be very important but also top speed, with six 500+m straights.
An amazing track in a wonderful location, it will surely become one of the most important circuits on the calendar.
Where is it located?
In one of the most important and beautiful places on heart, starting from Saint Basil’s Cathedral, driving around the Kremlin, Alexander Gardens, Manege Square, Art and Bolshoi Theatres, Lubyanka and the Red Squares. (+ 55°45’23”, + 37°36’54”)
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