Circuito de Navarra explained

Circuito de Navarra is a motorsport race track that opened in June 2010 near Los Arcos in the Navarre region of Northern Spain. It is a permanent road course that hosted the Superleague Formula series and the FIA GT1 World Championship.[1] [2] [3]

History

The circuit was inaugurated 19 June 2010 with the showing of the MotoGP Inmotec. Its first national test was held on 31 July.

On 2–4 May 2014, it was the location of the second weekend of Acceleration 2014, a series of festivals combining top class car and bike racing with music and entertainment.

In cycling, the circuit hosted the start of stage 16 of the 2017 Vuelta a España[4] and stage 12 of the 2019 Vuelta a España.[5]

In 2018, Navarra held the first of two Spanish rounds of the 24H Series, with the other round being held in Barcelona.

On 9 March 2021; it was announced that Navarra to host the World SBK round on the dates of 20–22 August 2021.[6]

On 30 September 2022, it was announced that MSV won the bid for purchasing Circuito de Navarra from November 2022. As part of its agreement, MSV resurfaced the circuit and finalized the circuit's 2023 calendar programme along with maintaining the current management of this circuit.[7] [8] The circuit hosted official British Superbike Championship test session in March 2023, and it will host the first race of British Superbike Championship in April 2024.[9]

On 29 January 2024, it was announced that the circuit will be renovated, resurfaced and extended in two phases, the first phase is held between January and March for resurfacing and realigning Turn 6, while the second phase was held between July and September for extending the circuit length to .[10] [11]

Events

Current
Future
Former

Lap records

As of October 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuito de Navarra are listed as:[12]

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
Full Circuit: 4.313 km (September 2024–present)
1:48.027[13] 2024 Navarra Spanish Superbike round
1:51.442[14] 2024 Navarra Spanish Supersport round
1:56.641[15] 2024 Navarra Copa Racer round
2:02.001[16] 2024 Navarra Historic Festival
2:07.453[17] 2024 Navarra Spanish Supersport 300 round
Original Long Circuit with Realigned Turn 6: 3.904 km (March 2024–July 2024)
1:36.896[18] 2024 Navarra British Superbike round
1:39.394[19] 2024 Navarra British Supersport round
1:39.445[20] 2024 Navarra GT-CET round
1:42.345[21] 2024 Navarra GT-CET round
1:45.402 2024 Navarra GT-CET round
1:47.036[22] 2024 Navarra BMW F900R Cup round
1:49.157[23] 2024 Navarra British Talent Cup round
1:50.031[24] 2024 V de V VHC Endurance 6 Hours of Navarra
1:50.609 2024 Navarra GT-CET round
1:55.889 2024 Navarra GT-CET round
Original Long Circuit: 3.933 km (June 2010–January 2024)
1:27.348 2010 Navarra Superleague Formula round
1:27.838[25] 2010 Navarra Auto GP round
1:29.805[26] 2014 Navarra FA1 round
1:34.770[27] 2023 Navarra Ultimate Cup round
1:35.535 2023 Navarra Ultimate Cup round
1:37.027[28] 2010 Navarra FIA GT1 round
1:37.065[29] 2021 Navarra World SBK round
1:38.579[30] 2022 Navarra Ultimate Cup round
1:39.652[31] 2017 Navarra F4 Spain round
1:40.921[32] 2023 Navarra GT Winter Series round
1:41.029[33] 2023 Navarra GT Winter Series round
1:41.196[34] 2021 Navarra World SSP round
1:41.295[35] 2010 Navarra Spanish GT round
1:41.470[36] 2015 Navarra FIM CEV Moto2 round
1:43.781[37] 2023 Navarra GT Winter Series round
1:45.203[38] 2015 Navarra French F4 round
1:45.236[39] 2014 Navarra FIM CEV Moto3 round
1:45.615 2023 Navarra GT Winter Series round
1:47.310[40] 2022 Navarra TCR Spain round
1:50.263[41] 2014 Navarra MW-V6 Pickup Series round
1:56.774[42] 2015 Navarra Renault Clio Cup Spain round

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Circuito de Navarra - Circuit Layouts . circuitodenavarra.com . 13 November 2024.
  2. Web site: Navarra - Racing Circuits . Racingcircuits.info . 6 March 2024.
  3. Web site: GT1 global expansion continues . https://web.archive.org/web/20100803010109/http://gt1world.com/news/article/gt1-global-expansion-continues- . . . 30 July 2010 . 3 August 2010 . 30 July 2010 . dead.
  4. Web site: Windsor . Richard . Vuelta a España 2017: stage 16 individual time trial start times . . 5 September 2017 . 5 September 2017.
  5. Web site: Arthurs-Brennan . Michelle . Vuelta a España 2019 route: all you need to know about the route for the 74th edition . https://web.archive.org/web/20210718004210/https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/vuelta-a-espana/vuelta-a-espana-route-151659 . . 24 August 2019 . 18 July 2021 . 5 September 2019 . dead.
  6. News: Calendar updated: Navarra to make WorldSBK debut, Aragon Round to open the season . WorldSBK.com . . 9 March 2021 . 9 March 2021.
  7. Web site: MSV Wins Tender to Purchase Navarra Circuit in Spain . . msv.com . 30 September 2022 . 2 October 2022.
  8. Web site: History of Circuito de Navarra . . circuitodenavarra.com . 16 June 2023.
  9. Web site: 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship Provisional Calendar Announced . . britishsuperbike.com . 12 October 2023 . 12 October 2023.
  10. Web site: MSV Announces Major Two-Phase Redevelopment at Circuito de Navarra . . circuitodenavarra.com . 29 January 2024 . 6 March 2024.
  11. Web site: Asphalting Completed In Phase Two of Works as Circuito de Navarra Prepares To Reopen . . circuitodenavarra.com . 4 September 2024 . 9 September 2024.
  12. Web site: Circuito de Navarra - Lap Records . circuitodenavarra.com . 13 November 2024.
  13. Web site: 2024 ESBK - Campeonato de España de Superbikes - Circuito de Navarra - ESBK - Carrera 2 - Classification . 27 October 2024 . 28 October 2024.
  14. Web site: 2024 ESBK - Campeonato de España de Superbikes - Circuito de Navarra - Supersport NG - Carrera 2 - Classification . 27 October 2024 . 28 October 2024.
  15. Web site: 2024 MSVR Autumn Festival - Copa Racer - Race 2 - Classification . 6 October 2024 . 13 November 2024.
  16. Web site: 2024 Historic Grand Prix Cars Association - HGPCA Race 1 - Classification - Final . 20 October 2024 . 13 November 2024.
  17. Web site: 2024 ESBK - Campeonato de España de Superbikes - Circuito de Navarra - SS300 - Carrera 2 - Classification - Amended . 27 October 2024 . 28 October 2024.
  18. Web site: 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 1 - 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship with Pirelli - Race 1 - Classification . 21 April 2024 . 21 April 2024.
  19. Web site: 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 1 - 2024 Quattro Group British Supersport & GP2 Championships - Sprint Race - Classification . 21 April 2024 . 21 April 2024.
  20. Web site: 2024 GT-CET Campeonato de España - Circuito de Navarra - Carrera 1 - Classification - Final . 9 June 2024 . 9 June 2024.
  21. Web site: 2024 GT-CET Campeonato de España - Circuito de Navarra - Carrera 2 - Classification - Final . 9 June 2024 . 9 June 2024.
  22. Web site: 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 1 - 2024 ABK Beer 0% BMW Motorrad F 900 R Cup - Main Race - Classification . 21 April 2024 . 21 April 2024.
  23. Web site: 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship - Round 1 - 2024 R&G British Talent Cup - Race 2 - Classification . 21 April 2024 . 21 April 2024.
  24. Web site: 2024 6 Heures De Navarra - Final - Race - Classification . 26 May 2024 . 26 May 2024.
  25. Web site: 2010 Navarra Auto GP . . 26 September 2010 . 10 June 2021.
  26. Web site: Acceleration 2014 - Event 2 - Spain - FA1 - Race 1 . 3 May 2014 . 8 June 2024.
  27. Web site: 2023 Endurance Proto: Open - Navarra 4H - Endurance Final Classification . 30 April 2023 . 24 June 2023.
  28. Web site: 2010 Navarra FIA GT . . 24 October 2010 . 7 January 2023.
  29. Web site: Superbike - Pirelli Navarra Round, 20-22 August 2021 - Results Superpole Race . World Superbike . . 22 August 2021 . 22 August 2021.
  30. Web site: Ultimate Cup Series Round 2: Navarra - May 28–29 2022, - Coupe Kennol GT Endurance - 4H Endurance - Final Classification . 28 May 2022 . 8 January 2023.
  31. Web site: 2017 F4 Spanish Championship - Circuito de Navarra - Race 1 (25' +1 lap) - Provisional Classification . 14 October 2017 . 11 April 2021.
  32. Web site: 2023 Navarra - GT Winter Series - GTWS Endurance - Race - Sector Analysis . 5 March 2023 . 12 March 2023.
  33. Web site: 2023 Navarra - GT Winter Series - Race 1 - Provisional Classification by Driver Fastest Lap . 5 March 2023 . 12 March 2023.
  34. Web site: Supersport - Pirelli Navarra Round, 20-22 August 2021 - Results Race 2 . World Superbike . . 22 August 2021 . 22 August 2021.
  35. Web site: Spanish GT Navarra 2010 . 26 September 2010 . 4 June 2022.
  36. Web site: Moto2 FIM CEV Repsol 2015 - Circuito de Navarra - Race 2 (18 laps, 70,8 km.) - Classification . 4 October 2015 . 18 November 2022.
  37. Web site: 2023 Navarra - GT Winter Series - Race 2 (25 Minutes) - Final Classification . 5 March 2023 . 12 March 2023.
  38. Web site: 2015 French Formula 4 Navarra (Race 1) . 26 September 2015 . 19 May 2024.
  39. Web site: FIM CEV Repsol 2014 - Circuito de Navarra - Moto3 Race (9 laps, 35,4 km.) - Provisional Classification . 7 September 2014 . 18 November 2022.
  40. Web site: 2022 CET & TCR Spain - Racing Weekend Navarra - Carrera 2 (20 Minutes +1 Lap) - Final Classification . 28 October 2022 . 29 January 2023.
  41. Web site: Acceleration 2014 - Event 2 - Spain - MW-V6 Pickup - Race 2 . 3 May 2014 . 8 June 2024.
  42. Web site: 2015 Copa Clio - Circuito de Navarra - Clasificacion 3a Carrera . 13 September 2015 . 2 August 2023.

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