Layout: Actual
When was the track built?
Spain and particularly the regions around Jerez has always had a strong passion for motorbike racing; when street courses started to be considered too dangerous, the city was chosen for a permanent circuit, a project led by Manuel Medina Lara, based in a design of architect Rocci.
Inaugurated in 1985, it has hosted Formula 1 since the following year, although discontinuously, until 1997.
It has always been a motorbike Mecca, but it will come back in the F1 circuit database for the 2023 new organization.
When was its first Grand Prix?
In 1986, when Ayrton Senna on Lotus-Renault, starting from pole, won by just 14 milliseconds over Nigel Mansell’s Williams-Honda.
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?
As other tracks in this country, it is a simple design, which is able to provide interesting races, despite not having many overtaking spots, with the famous “Dry Sack” turn 6 being the best one.
From 2023 the motorbike layout will be used also for Formula 1, in an attempt to facilitate overtakes also in the final corner.
Tyre management and car balance the two main factors to be successful here.
Where is it located?
North of Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz, around 15 km from the city airport. (+ 36°42’34”, – 6°01’59”)
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