New Bucharest Ring – Bucharest

When was the track built?

The area around the National Parliament has been used in 1937 and 1939 for two races of Formula Libre; that course was revived in 2007 and 2008, designed by Tilke and name Bucharest Ring, and hosted two FIA GT and Formula Three races.
In 2009 all events were cancelled due to financial reasons.
Now, thanks to the better financial conditions imposed by the new F1 organization, a new version of the Bucharest Ring, designed by me, will bring the top series of motorsport for the first time ever in Romania from 2023.

When was its first Grand Prix?

It will be the first ever Formula 1 race on this racetrack.
It will rotate with the Motor Park for the Romanian spot in the F1 European Series calendar.

What’s the circuit like?

It has very few 90° corners, for being a street course.
It offers instead, very long straights, fast curves and challenging decelerations into tight and uniquely shaped chicanes: all ingredients necessary for interesting battles and spectacular races, thanks also to the width of the streets of Bucharest.
Average speeds will be high, and cars will opt for low downforce.

Where is it located?

In the heart of the capital of Romania, passing by the Parliament, the Cathedral, Izvor Park and the fountains in Unirii Park; the airport is around 15km away. (+ 44°25’39”, + 26°05’26”)