Vålerbanen – Braskereidfoss

When was the track built?

Owned by the Norwegian Automobile Federation, it was built in 1993 and developed a few times since, with a short racing circuit and an all-purpose driver training facility.
The opportunity to host F1 will facilitate an expansion, designed by me; the whole area will accommodate a longer and upgraded racetrack, which will keep the original traits, that will be ready from 2023.

When was its first Grand Prix?

It will be the first ever race on this track.
It will rotate with other two circuits in this country for a spot in the F1 European Series.

What’s the circuit like?

The main straight, with two high-speed bends, is longer, to fit the new pit and paddock facilities and to make Turn 1 an overtaking spot.
The sequence of hairpins has been slightly amended, with also different banking angles in each corner, and leads to the “snake” bit.
After the banked parabolic T13 there is another straight which is a new overtaking opportunity, then followed by a new technical section with challenging downhill corners and chicanes starting at T15.
Temperatures will be in the 20°C, with gentle rain possible.

Where is it located?

In Braskereidfoss, around an hour and a half north of Olso and the Gardermoen airport. (+ 60°42’11”, + 11°48’44”)