VALENCIA GRAND PRIX
Full GP Review: Valencia race and postseason test
Wednesday, 29, October 2008
A comprehensive video review of the most pertinent moments of the past weekend in Valencia. read more »Comunitat Valenciana:
Circuit info
Length: 4.005 m. / 2,489 miles
Width: 12m
Left corners: 9
Right corners: 5
Longest straight: 876 m. / 0,544 miles
Constructed: 1999
Modified:
Introduction:
The Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana was completed in 1999 and held rounds of the MotoGP and Spanish Motorcycle Championships in the same year. The Cheste track has several layouts, running anti-clockwise with varying lengths. MotoGP events are held on a 4km track comprising of five right handed corners, eight left handers and a 650m straight. Although the track is regarded as quite small, the pit complex contains 48 garages whilst the stadium style grandstands can seat up to 150,000 spectators. The circuit layout which allows all parts of the circuit to be seen from any stand helps to create a unique atmosphere enjoyed by Spanish and international riders alike and as the last race of the season there is always a party feeling to the Grand Prix, which was voted best GP of 2005 by IRTA.
| Records | Season | Rider | Motorcycle | Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MotoGP | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2006 | Valentino ROSSI (ITA) | Yamaha | 1'31.002 | 158.4 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2008 | Casey STONER (AUS) | Ducati | 1'32.582 | 155.7 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2006 | Valentino ROSSI (ITA) | Yamaha | 1'31.002 | 158.4 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2004 | Troy BAYLISS (AUS) | Ducati | 321.1 km/h | |
| Moto2 | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2010 | Toni ELIAS (SPA) | Moriwaki | 1'36.141 | 150.0 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2010 | Karel ABRAHAM (CZE) | FTR | 1'36.611 | 149.2 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2010 | Toni ELIAS (SPA) | Moriwaki | 1'36.141 | 150.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2011 | Stefan BRADL (GER) | Kalex | 268.8 km/h | |
| 125cc | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2007 | Gabor TALMACSI (HUN) | Aprilia | 1'39.029 | 145.6 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2007 | Hector FAUBEL (SPA) | Aprilia | 1'39.380 | 145.1 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2007 | Gabor TALMACSI (HUN) | Aprilia | 1'39.029 | 145.6 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2009 | Pol ESPARGARO (SPA) | Derbi | 230.0 km/h | |