Layout: Fictitious (designed by me) – © 2021 AllAlongTheRacetrack
When was the track built?
Completed in 1975, after a decade of design and quest for approval from the Soviet authorities, the circuit was a 4.5km “big loop” but, due to design and construction shortcomings, particularly the lack of runoffs and very close barriers, it failed to host major motorsport events.
It then felt into decline so much that in the late 90s it was used only in its smallest version, the ‘Little Loop’.
The Ukrainian government partially reconstructed it in the early 2000s, with addition of new layouts that brought various local motorsport events on 2 and 4 wheels.
Now, thanks to a new design made by me, it will be extended and renewed to the most advanced standards to bring a GP for the first time in Ukraine.
When was its first Grand Prix?
It will be the first ever race in this country.
It will rotate with Belarus for the 24th spot in the F1 European Series calendar.
What’s the circuit like?
Clearly inspired by the original version of the ring, it has the “old-style” feel of the high-speed loop.
Particularly the first and the final sectors are extremely fast, with plenty of overtaking spots, with a difficult braking corner at T17.
The middle one is more challenging, including the two hairpins at T13 and T14 with banking angles up to 20°.
Almost every corner offers chances for wheel-to-wheel action and is suitable for F1 and other 4-wheel categories alike.
It perfectly fits the new spirit of F1, reviving old circuits, respecting their heritage.
Where is it located?
In Chaiky, in the Kyiv Oblast, to the west the capital; it is served by both city’s airports. (+ 50°26’18”, + 30°18’12”)
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