About the circuit
Circuit Ricardo Tormo
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 876m 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.
Track by category
Category | Laps | Total Distance | Finish in case of red flag |
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MotoGP™ | 27 | 108.14 Km / 67.19 Miles | 20 |
Moto2™ | 22 | 88.11 Km / 54.75 Miles | 17 |
Moto3™ | 20 | 80.1 Km / 49.77 Miles | 15 |
Circuit Specs
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Total length
4.01Km / 2.49 Miles
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Total Width
12m / 39.37ft
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Longest Straight
876m / 2874.02ft
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Right Corners
5
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Left Corners
9
The Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana has been held every year at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo since the World Championship first visited the Spanish track in 1999, the same year the venue construction was completed.