Layout: Fictitious (designed by me) – © 2021 AllAlongTheRacetrack
When was the track built?
Opened in 1998, with its original 11 turns, 2.7km layout, was considered one of the most challenging circuits of the Caribbean. It also featured a drag strip.
It only had a FIA grade-4 certification, so it was a long way from hosting a Formula One event, but thanks to the new organization, a complete refurbishment and extension has been approved.
The new design, realized by me, will keep the track overall concept and shapes while providing a substantial improvement.
When was its first Grand Prix?
The new circuit will be ready for the new F1 in 2023 and will host the first ever GP in the country.
What’s the circuit like?
The main straight is a bit longer to make Turn 1 sharper and facilitate overtaking; with the following two corners similar to the original.
From 4 to 14 there is the real expansion: nearly 1 kilometer of new asphalt, that has kept the challenging mix of fast and slow corners of various type leading to the former drag strip, which is now the longest straight and the best overtaking spot.
The most challenging curve is the braking leading to T12 that starts halfway through Turn 11, making that fast bend very tricky.
The final sector is very close to the old layout, although the two long turns have been replaced by pairs of tighter and more difficult ones and the final curve is more flowing to allow cars bringing more speed in the following straight.
Where is it located?
Between Santo Domingo and Boca Chica and their airports, few meters from the ocean shore of Santo Domingo Basin. (+ 18°28’03”, – 69°44’56”)
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