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When was the track built?
Opened in 1982, after the closure of the Ricardo Mejía circuit and thanks to the enthusiasts of the Club Los Tortugas, who found a location for a new circuit and funded it.
The single 2km original circuit was extended into a multilayout 2.7km one in 1990 and since then it has hosted a variety of events, including the Bogotá Six Hours.
A new extension to 3.9km, designed by me, keeping some bits of the original track, and an upgrade to FIA Grade-1 standard will make it also home of the Formula 1 GP, starting from 2023.
When was its first Grand Prix?
It will be the first ever Formula 1 GP in this country.
Colombia has the tenth spot in the calendar of the South American Continental Series.
What’s the circuit like?
It’s very technical, in line with the original concept, with an almost continuous flow of medium-to-high-speed sweeping corners after Turn 2 until Turn 15; only the final double chicane is a section where traction will be crucial.
A winning car here must have great balance and good tyre management as overtaking will come at a premium, therefore qualifying and race pace will be pivotal to win.
Let’s not forget its altitude, 2,560m above sea level, which will affect engines performance and can bring suddenly low temperatures even in the month of June.
Where is it located?
In Tocancipá, a village around 30km north of Bogotá and 50km north of its International airport. (+ 4°57’51”, – 73°56’42”)
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