Autódromo El Jabalí – San Salvador

When was the track built?

Opened in 1979 after five years of works and efforts of the Automóvil Club de El Salvador, with the supervision of the FIA, it has gathered all the passion for racing in this area for more than four decades.
Thanks to this important heritage, the new Formula One Organization has selected the area to build an extension, designed by me, suitable to host all major motorsport classes that will be constructed around the hill that overlooks the track, which will be a magnificent natural 360° stand.
The current circuit will also be refurbished, with the same layout, becoming the short variant of the new track.
All facilities, including the pits, will be rebuilt to the highest standards.

When was its first Grand Prix?

It will be the first ever Formula 1 GP in this country.
El Salvador has the thirteenth spot in the calendar of the South American Continental Series.

What’s the circuit like?

It is a high-average-speeds ring, with plenty of overtaking spots with spectacular elevation changes, particularly in the first sector.
The main straight is kept in the same location, with new pits on the right side to allow for a grandstand.
The first chicane drives cars into the jaw-dropping new extension that follows the constantly undulating nature of the terrain up until T5.
It then climbs even further with a double hump before the blind downhill T6, which surely will become an iconic corner.
After a heavy braking T7, the circuit becomes more level, with two long straights, until the uphill banked T14, which bring cars back to the original track although the last corner has been widened and has now a heavier banking and ascent.
With 3 downhill blind braking points, high-speed corners, insane elevation changes, this circuit has it all to deliver great racing and become a fan favorite.
Cars will run low-downforce wings; engines and braking systems will be under severe pressure.
Due to the volcanic composition of the terrain, asphalt can reach heavy temperatures making tyre management even more difficult.
Unpredictable heavy showers could also play a part in the race results.

Where is it located?

Around 30km north-west of San Salvador, the Nation capital, 40km from its city airport and 70km from the newest International one; it is close to the small town of Nuevo Sitio del Niño. (+ 13°48’37”, – 89°19’54”)