Layout: Actual
When was the track built?
With Spain not having a permanent circuit in the 1960s, the Royal Automobile Club of Spain started and this location just north of Madrid was selected.
Construction was completed in 1967, with the circuit designed by John Hugenholtz, and Formula One started using the venue in 1968 for titled races, alternating with Montjuic.
From the late 1970s more modern tracks were inaugurated and the Jarama circuit suffered the competition, loosing F1 in 1981 and declining to a more local use since.
Refurbishment works are currently ongoing and Formula 1 will add it to the database from 2023.
When was its first Grand Prix?
In 1968 it has hosted the first of nine F1 GPs, won by Graham Hill’s Lotus-Ford, who started from sixth; Ferrari took the pole with Chris Amon.
It is one of the eight Spanish circuit that will rotate for spots in the European and World Title series.
What’s the circuit like?
It is quite a simple layout, with mainly mid-speed corners in a stop-and-go format; all is made more interesting by substantial elevation changes.
The long main straight is the best overtaking spot, in a circuit where traction is the most important factor to win.
Pit and paddock facilities are about to be completely renovated in 2021.
Where is it located?
In the heart of Spain, at San Sebastián de los Reyes, around 20 km north of Madrid and close to the Adolfo Suárez airport. (+ 40°37’00”, – 3°35’02”)
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