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 named 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 is a modern and unique street course, with very few 90° corners, and long straights, fast curves and challenging decelerations into tight and uniquely shaped chicanes.
These elements will deliver interesting battles and spectacular races.
Track width changes significantly from 10m to 26m, making it even more tricky.
The first braking zone is at T2, generating lot of tow effect from the start; up to T6 walls are very close.
Roads become wider from T7 to T11 leading to the most difficult pair of corners together with T11.
From there the circuit is super-fast, with several overtaking spots and some gentle elevation changes as it flows around the Palace of Parliament and the Cathedral Mantuirii Neamului.
Average speeds will be high, and cars will opt for low downforce set-ups.

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”)