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20 - 22 Nov

Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Valencia)

Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Valencia)

Free Practice 1
02:45 - Fri, 20 Nov
Practice
07:00 - Fri, 20 Nov
Free Practice 2
02:10 - Sat, 21 Nov
Qualifying 1
02:50 - Sat, 21 Nov
Qualifying 2
03:15 - Sat, 21 Nov
Sprint
07:00 - Sat, 21 Nov
Warm Up
01:40 - Sun, 22 Nov
Race
06:00 - Sun, 22 Nov

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Upcoming in MotoGP

Upcoming in MotoGP
French Grand Prix
8 - 10 May
Catalonia Grand Prix
15 - 17 May
Italian Grand Prix
29 - 31 May
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Upcoming at Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Valencia)

Upcoming at Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Valencia)
Valencia Grand Prix
Moto-3
20 - 22 Nov
Valencia Grand Prix
Moto-2
20 - 29 Nov

Track Info

Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Valencia) - Cheste, Valencian Community, Spain

Stadium-style Grand Prix venue - counter-clockwise - 4.005 km, 14 turns with 9 lefts and 5 rights, 876 m main straight and constant crowd energy

First Race
19 Sep 1999
Opened in 1999 and immediately joined the world stage with the Valencian Community GP.
Circuit Length
4.005 km
12 m width - longest straight 876 m - counter-clockwise.
Turns
14
9 left - 5 right on the MotoGP layout.
Lap Records
MotoGP all-time 1:28.931 - M. Viñales (2023) • MotoGP race 1:30.145 - B. Binder (2023)
All-time set in qualifying trim - race-lap benchmark stands from 2023. 2024 GP was canceled after severe storms; MotoGP extended the contract through 2031.
Car Benchmarks
GP2 race lap 1:21.244 - A. Zuber (2006) • LMP1 1:25.234 - S. Sarrazin (2007)
Plus DTM race lap 1:27.116 - Bruno Spengler (2012).

When was the track built?

Breaking ground in 1998, the circuit opened in 1999 as a modern, self-contained amphitheatre with grandstands circling most of the lap. The bowl layout packs fans close and keeps noise and atmosphere inside the venue. Over the years it has added prestige events across two and four wheels, becoming Spain’s classic season finale for MotoGP.

When was its first race?

The venue’s first race season was 1999, headlined by the inaugural Valencian Community Motorcycle Grand Prix. Since then it has hosted world championships virtually every year and has often been MotoGP’s title-deciding weekend.

What's the circuit like?

  • Technical, tyre-sensitive lap: Short straights and constant cornering load favor smooth inputs and rear-tyre management. Valencia rewards minimum speed and tidy rotation more than brute power.
  • Signature sequence: The fast left of Curva Champi Herreros funnels into the tight final hairpin, setting up last-lap lunges before the sprint along the pit straight.
  • Counter-clockwise bias: With 9 lefts to 5 rights, asymmetric wear is a factor across long stints. Specs: total length 4.005 km, longest straight 876 m.
  • Benchmark pace: MotoGP all-time 1:28.931 and race-lap 1:30.145 underline the bike ceiling; GP2’s 1:21.244 shows single-seater speed on slicks and wings.

Lap records and benchmarks (by series)

  • MotoGP - all-time lap: 1:28.931 - Maverick Viñales, Aprilia, 2023. Race lap: 1:30.145 - Brad Binder, KTM, 2023.
  • GP2 - race lap: 1:21.244 - Andreas Zuber, 2006.
  • LMP1 - race lap: 1:25.234 - Stéphane Sarrazin, Peugeot 908, 2007.
  • DTM - race lap: 1:27.116 - Bruno Spengler, BMW M3 DTM, 2012.

Why go?

The stadium design means you can see a huge chunk of the lap from almost anywhere, and the end-of-season vibe is unbeatable. Valencia weekends bring stacked support cards, open paddocks and a city that turns race week into a festival. With MotoGP renewed through 2031, it’s a safe bet for your travel calendar.

Where's the best place to watch?

  • T1 grandstands: Starts and out-braking after the 876 m run - great for photos.
  • Final hairpin and pit straight: Classic last-lap divebombs and the dash to the flag with podium views.
  • Back-stadium complex: Multiple corners in sightlines at once thanks to the bowl layout - perfect for soaking up the atmosphere.

Not just MotoGP: headline events at Valencia

GT World Challenge Europe: Sprint Cup rounds bring dense GT3 fields and plenty of traffic management.

TCR World Tour and NASCAR Euro Series: Touring car elbows and stock-car bump-drafts suit the stop-and-go sections.

Formula E (2021) and FIA Motorsport Games (2024): Alternative layouts showcased the venue’s adaptability beyond its standard GP course.

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