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{{short description|Race track in Andalusia, Spain}}
{{short description|Race track in Andalusia, Spain}}
{{Motorsport venue|
{{Motorsport venue|
| Name = Circuito de Jerez
| Name = Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto
| Location = [[Jerez de la Frontera]], [[Andalusia]], Spain
| Location = [[Jerez de la Frontera]], [[Andalusia]], Spain
| Coordinates = {{Coord|36|42|30|N|6|2|3|W|type:landmark|display=it}}
| Coordinates = {{Coord|36|42|30|N|6|2|3|W|type:landmark|display=it}}
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| Image = [[Image:Version-monocromo-negativo---PNG_rectortada.svg|275px]]<br>[[Image:Circuito de Jerez v2.svg|275px]]<br>Configuration for FIM sanctioned events<br>[[File:Jerez GP Circuit 2004.png|275px]]<br>Configuration for FIA sanctioned events
| Image = [[Image:Version-monocromo-negativo---PNG_rectortada.svg|275px]]<br>[[Image:Circuito de Jerez v2.svg|275px]]<br>Configuration for FIM sanctioned events<br>[[File:Jerez GP Circuit 2004.png|275px]]<br>Configuration for FIA sanctioned events
| FIAGrade = 1
| FIAGrade = 1
| Former_names = Circuito de Jerez (December 1985–May 2018)
| Events = '''Current:'''<br />'''[[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]]'''<br />''[[Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix]]'' (1987, 1989–present)<br />''[[Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix]]'' (1988)<br />''[[Andalusian motorcycle Grand Prix]]'' (2020)<br />'''[[World Superbike|World SBK]]''' (1990, 2013–2017, 2019–2021, 2023)<br />'''Former:'''<br />[[Formula One]]<br />''[[Spanish Grand Prix]]'' (1986–1990)<br />''[[European Grand Prix]]'' (1994, 1997)<br />[[FIM Endurance World Championship|FIM EWC]] (1986–1987)<br />[[FIA Formula 2 Championship|FIA F2]] (2017)<br />[[Superleague Formula]] (2008)<br />[[World Sportscar Championship]] (1986–1988)
| Events = '''Current:'''<br />'''[[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]]'''<br />''[[Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix]]'' (1987, 1989–present)<br />''[[Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix]]'' (1988)<br />''[[Andalusian motorcycle Grand Prix]]'' (2020)<br />'''[[World Superbike|World SBK]]''' (1990, 2013–2017, 2019–2021, 2023)<br />'''Former:'''<br />[[Formula One]]<br />''[[Spanish Grand Prix]]'' (1986–1990)<br />''[[European Grand Prix]]'' (1994, 1997)<br />[[FIM Endurance World Championship|FIM EWC]] (1986–1987)<br />[[FIA Formula 2 Championship|FIA F2]] (2017)<br />[[Superleague Formula]] (2008)<br />[[World Sportscar Championship]] (1986–1988)
| Capacity = 125,000
| Capacity = 125,000
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}}


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'''Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto''' (formerly known as '''Circuito de Jerez''' and '''Circuito de Velocidad Jerez'''), is a {{convert|4.428|km|mi|abbr=on}} racing circuit located close to the city of [[Jerez de la Frontera]], {{convert|90|km|mi|adj=on}} south of [[Seville]] and deep within the [[sherry]]-producing region in the south of Spain. The project was led by the Spanish engineer Manuel Medina Lara, based on a preliminary idea from Alessandro Rocci.
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[[File:Circuito de Jerez (4360360194).jpg|thumb|[[Sebastian Vettel]] at the [[2010 Formula One World Championship|2010 testing sessions]], with [[Red Bull RB6]].]]
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'''Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto''' (formerly known as '''Circuit de Jerez''' and '''Circuito de Velocidad Jerez'''), is a {{convert|4.428|km|mi|abbr=on}} racing circuit located close to the city of [[Jerez de la Frontera]], {{convert|90|km|mi|abbr=on}} south of [[Seville]] and deep within the [[sherry]]-producing region in the south of Spain. The project was led by the Spanish engineer Manuel Medina Lara, based on a preliminary idea from Alessandro Rocci.


==Circuit history==
==Circuit history==
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[[File:Circuito de Jerez (4360360194).jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[Sebastian Vettel]] at the [[2010 Formula One World Championship|2010 testing sessions]], with [[Red Bull RB6]].]]
The circuit opened on 8 December 1985. During 1986 the circuit hosted the first international motorcycle event in Spain in March and the [[Formula One]] [[Spanish Grand Prix]] in April. The circuit's relatively remote location hindered significant spectator turnout, although up to 125,000 can be accommodated. Because of this, F1 moved to [[Circuit de Catalunya|Barcelona]] following the [[1990 Spanish Grand Prix|1990 race]].
The circuit opened on 8 December 1985. During 1986 the circuit hosted the first international motorcycle event in Spain in March and the [[Formula One]] [[Spanish Grand Prix]] in April. The circuit's relatively remote location hindered significant spectator turnout, although up to 125,000 can be accommodated. Because of this, F1 moved to [[Circuit de Catalunya|Barcelona]] following the [[1990 Spanish Grand Prix|1990 race]].


In 1992, the track eliminated four corners to create the long right hander ''Curva Sito Pons''. Due to the hosting of the [[European Grand Prix]] in 1994, a new chicane was created (the ''Senna'' curve) at the corner where [[Martin Donnelly (racing driver)|Martin Donnelly]] had a career-ending accident during qualifying for the [[1990 Spanish Grand Prix]]. Jerez also hosted the [[1997 European Grand Prix]], which was the championship decider between [[Michael Schumacher]] and [[Jacques Villeneuve]], who collided during the race.
In 1992, the track eliminated four corners to create the long right hander ''Curva Sito Pons''. Due to the hosting of the [[European Grand Prix]] in 1994, a new chicane was created (the ''Senna'' curve) at the corner where [[Martin Donnelly (racing driver)|Martin Donnelly]] had a career-ending accident during qualifying for the [[1990 Spanish Grand Prix]]. Jerez also hosted the [[1997 European Grand Prix]], which was the championship decider between [[Michael Schumacher]] and [[Jacques Villeneuve]], who collided during the race.


During the podium celebrations of the 1997 race, Jerez's Mayor Pedro Pacheco disrupted the podium celebrations by presenting a trophy that was supposed to be presented by a dignitary from Daimler-Benz. This incident resulted in the track being temporarily banned from hosting a Grand Prix.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chaves y Pacheco irrumpieron en el podio |url=http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/PACHECO/_PEDRO_/PSA/CHAVES/_MANUEL_/PSOE/CADIZ/JEREZ_DE_LA_FRONTERA_/CADIZ/Chaves/Pacheco/irrumpieron/podio/elpepidep/19971213elpepidep_11/Tes |publisher=Diario El País |access-date=2008-07-02 |date=1997-12-13 }}</ref> It has not hosted another Grand Prix since, but continued to be used for winter testing until 2015.
During the podium celebrations of the 1997 race, Jerez's Mayor Pedro Pacheco disrupted the podium celebrations by presenting a trophy that was supposed to be presented by a dignitary from Daimler-Benz. This incident resulted in the track being temporarily banned from hosting a Grand Prix.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chaves y Pacheco irrumpieron en el podio |url=http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/PACHECO/_PEDRO_/PSA/CHAVES/_MANUEL_/PSOE/CADIZ/JEREZ_DE_LA_FRONTERA_/CADIZ/Chaves/Pacheco/irrumpieron/podio/elpepidep/19971213elpepidep_11/Tes |publisher=Diario El País |date=13 December 1997 |access-date=2 July 2008}}</ref> It has not hosted another Grand Prix since, but continued to be used for winter testing until 2015.


During 2005, the track was resurfaced. It was expected that the [[Champ Car|Champ Car World Series]] would race there in [[2008 Champ Car season|2008]]<ref>{{cite news| title=CHAMP CAR: 2008 Schedules Confirmed| url=http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/champcar/41439/| publisher=speedtv.com| access-date=2010-02-04| date=2007-04-11| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080206183238/http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/champcar/41439/| archive-date=2008-02-06}}</ref> until the series was cancelled early in the year after merging with the [[IndyCar Series]].
During 2005, the track was resurfaced. It was expected that the [[Champ Car|Champ Car World Series]] would race there in [[2008 Champ Car season|2008]]<ref>{{cite news |title=CHAMP CAR: 2008 Schedules Confirmed |url=http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/champcar/41439/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080206183238/http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/champcar/41439/ |publisher=speedtv.com |date=11 April 2007 |archive-date=6 February 2008 |access-date=4 February 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> until the series was cancelled early in the year after merging with the [[IndyCar Series]].


[[File:Circuito de Jerez.jpg|thumb|right|420px|The track during {{f1|2010}} F1 pre-season testing]]
[[File:Circuito de Jerez.jpg|thumb|right|420px|The track during {{f1|2010}} F1 pre-season testing]]
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On 3 May 2018, the circuit was renamed in honor of the former motorcyclist [[Ángel Nieto]], who died in 2017.
On 3 May 2018, the circuit was renamed in honor of the former motorcyclist [[Ángel Nieto]], who died in 2017.


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[[File:Marc Márquez 2016 Jerez.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Marc Márquez]] at the [[2016 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix]]]]
On 3 May 2019, the sixth corner (formerly ''Curva Dry Sac'') was renamed after [[Dani Pedrosa]], retired three-time world champion (125cc - [[2003 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|2003]]; 250cc - [[2004 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|2004]], [[2005 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|2005]]) and three-time runner-up in the MotoGP class.<ref>{{Cite web|last=López-Rey|first=Alex|date=2019-05-03|title=Dani Pedrosa inaugura su curva en el Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto|url=https://www.motorbikemag.es/dani-pedrosa-curva-circuito-jerez-angel-nieto-inauguracion/|access-date=2021-03-11|website=Motorbike Magazine|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-05-03|title=Jerez Turn 6 named after Pedrosa|url=https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/05/03/jerez-turn-6-named-after-pedrosa/290711|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-11|website=MotoGP.com|publisher=[[Dorna Sports]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505054137/http://www.motogp.com:80/en/news/2019/05/03/jerez-turn-6-named-after-pedrosa/290711 |archive-date=2019-05-05 }}</ref>
On 3 May 2019, the sixth corner (formerly ''Curva Dry Sac'') was renamed after [[Dani Pedrosa]], retired three-time world champion (125cc - [[2003 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|2003]]; 250cc - [[2004 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|2004]], [[2005 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|2005]]) and three-time runner-up in the MotoGP class.<ref>{{Cite web|last=López-Rey|first=Alex|date=2019-05-03|title=Dani Pedrosa inaugura su curva en el Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto|url=https://www.motorbikemag.es/dani-pedrosa-curva-circuito-jerez-angel-nieto-inauguracion/|access-date=2021-03-11|website=Motorbike Magazine|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-05-03|title=Jerez Turn 6 named after Pedrosa|url=https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2019/05/03/jerez-turn-6-named-after-pedrosa/290711|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-11|website=MotoGP.com|publisher=[[Dorna Sports]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505054137/http://www.motogp.com:80/en/news/2019/05/03/jerez-turn-6-named-after-pedrosa/290711 |archive-date=2019-05-05 }}</ref>

==Layout history==
{{Gallery
| title = Circuito do Jerez – Ángel Nieto Layout History
| align = center
| footer =
| style = text-align:center;
| mode = packed
| File:Circuito de Jerez (1985-1992).svg
| Original Grand Prix Circuit (1985–1991)
| File:Circuito de Jerez v2.svg
| Motorcycling Circuit (1992–present)
| File:Jerez GP Circuit 2004.png
| Grand Prix Circuit (1994–present)
}}


==Events==
==Events==
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[[File:Marc Márquez 2016 Jerez.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Marc Márquez]] at the [[2016 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix]]]]


; Current
; Current
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* [[Ferrari Challenge#Ferrari Challenge Europe|Ferrari Challenge Europe]] (2016, 2024)
* [[Ferrari Challenge#Ferrari Challenge Europe|Ferrari Challenge Europe]] (2016, 2024)
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* [[Lamborghini Super Trofeo|Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final]] (2019, 2024)


; Former
; Former
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* [[International Formula 3000]] (1988–1991, 1997)
* [[International Formula 3000]] (1988–1991, 1997)
* [[International GT Open]] (2013–2014)
* [[International GT Open]] (2013–2014)
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* [[Lamborghini Super Trofeo|Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final]] (2019)
* [[MotoE World Championship|MotoE World Cup]] ''Spanish eRace'' (2020–2022)
* [[MotoE World Championship|MotoE World Cup]] ''Spanish eRace'' (2020–2022)
* [[Renault Sport Trophy]] (2015)
* [[Renault Sport Trophy]] (2015)
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==Lap records==
==Lap records==
The all-time outright track record is 1:15.651, set by [[Pedro de la Rosa]] in a [[McLaren MP4-20]], during Formula One testing in April 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2062226/renaults-new-f1-car-hits-track-during-group-test-usgp-may-be-belgian-gp-close-long/|title=Renault's new F1 car hits the track during group test: USGP may be off; Belgian GP close to long-term security|date=22 January 2006 |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref> As of October 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuito de Jerez are listed as:
The all-time outright track record is 1:15.651, set by [[Pedro de la Rosa]] in a [[McLaren MP4-20]], during Formula One testing in April 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Renault's new F1 car hits the track during group test: USGP may be off; Belgian GP close to long-term security |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2062226/renaults-new-f1-car-hits-track-during-group-test-usgp-may-be-belgian-gp-close-long/ |date=22 January 2006 |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref> As of October 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuito de Jerez are listed as:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Category!!Time!!Driver!!Vehicle!!Date!!Circuit Map
!Category!!Time!!Driver!!Vehicle!!Date
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! colspan=6 | Grand Prix Circuit: 4.428&nbsp;km (1994–present)
! colspan=5 | Grand Prix Circuit: 4.428&nbsp;km (1994–present)
|-
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| [[Formula One|F1]] || '''1:23.135''' || [[Heinz-Harald Frentzen]] || [[Williams FW19]] || [[1997 European Grand Prix]] || rowspan=22 | [[File:Jerez GP Circuit 2004.png|200px]]
| [[Formula One|F1]] || '''1:23.135''' || [[Heinz-Harald Frentzen]] || [[Williams FW19]] || [[1997 European Grand Prix]]
|-
|-
| [[Formula 2]] || '''1:29.296''' || [[Nyck de Vries]] || [[Dallara GP2/11]] || [[2017 Jerez Formula 2 round]]
| [[Formula 2]] || '''1:29.296''' || [[Nyck de Vries]] || [[Dallara GP2/11]] || [[2017 Jerez Formula 2 round]]
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| [[Renault Clio Cup]] || '''2:01.873'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2017 Clio Cup España Circuito de Jerez Race 2 (12 laps, 53,1 km. / Max. 30') Final Classification |url=http://worldseriesv8.alkamelsystems.com/Results/01_2017/04_JEREZ/166_Clio%20Cup%20Espana/201705281235_Race%202/03_Classification_Race%202.PDF |date=28 May 2017 |access-date=1 August 2023}}</ref> || [[Alex Royo]] || [[Clio Renault Sport#Clio IV RS|Renault Clio R.S. IV]] || [[Renault Clio Cup#Renault Promotional Cups|2017 Jerez Renault Clio Cup Spain round]]
| [[Renault Clio Cup]] || '''2:01.873'''<ref>{{cite web |title=2017 Clio Cup España Circuito de Jerez Race 2 (12 laps, 53,1 km. / Max. 30') Final Classification |url=http://worldseriesv8.alkamelsystems.com/Results/01_2017/04_JEREZ/166_Clio%20Cup%20Espana/201705281235_Race%202/03_Classification_Race%202.PDF |date=28 May 2017 |access-date=1 August 2023}}</ref> || [[Alex Royo]] || [[Clio Renault Sport#Clio IV RS|Renault Clio R.S. IV]] || [[Renault Clio Cup#Renault Promotional Cups|2017 Jerez Renault Clio Cup Spain round]]
|-
|-
! colspan=6 | Motorcycling Circuit: 4.423&nbsp;km (1992–present)
! colspan=5 | Motorcycling Circuit: 4.423&nbsp;km (1992–present)
|-
|-
| [[Formula 3]] || '''1:35.056'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 Spanish Formula 3 Jerez (Race 2) |url=http://www.racingyears.com/race.php?GP=2002%20Spanish%20Formula%203%20Jerez%20(Race%202) |access-date=17 July 2022}}</ref> || [[Marcel Costa]] || [[List of Dallara cars|Dallara F300]] || [[2002 Spanish Formula Three Championship|2002 1st Jerez Spanish F3 round]] || rowspan=11 | [[File:Circuito de Jerez v2.svg|200px]]
| [[Formula 3]] || '''1:35.056'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 Spanish Formula 3 Jerez (Race 2) |url=http://www.racingyears.com/race.php?GP=2002%20Spanish%20Formula%203%20Jerez%20(Race%202) |access-date=17 July 2022}}</ref> || [[Marcel Costa]] || [[List of Dallara cars|Dallara F300]] || [[2002 Spanish Formula Three Championship|2002 1st Jerez Spanish F3 round]]
|-
|-
| [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing#MotoGP class|MotoGP]] || '''1:37.669''' || [[Francesco Bagnaia]] || [[Ducati Desmosedici|Ducati Desmosedici GP22]] || [[2022 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix]]
| [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing#MotoGP class|MotoGP]] || '''1:37.669''' || [[Francesco Bagnaia]] || [[Ducati Desmosedici|Ducati Desmosedici GP22]] || [[2022 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix]]
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| [[Supersport 300 World Championship|Supersport 300]] || '''1:52.778'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Supersport 300 Acerbis Spanish Round, 7-9 June 2019 Results Results Race 2 |url=https://resources.worldsbk.com/files/results/2019/ESP2/SSP300/003/CLA/Results.pdf |website=World Superbike |publisher=Dorna |date=9 June 2019 |access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> || {{ill|Koen Meuffels|de}} || [[KTM 390 series#RC 390|KTM RC 390 R]] || [[2019 Supersport 300 World Championship|2019 Jerez Supersport 300 round]]
| [[Supersport 300 World Championship|Supersport 300]] || '''1:52.778'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Supersport 300 Acerbis Spanish Round, 7-9 June 2019 Results Results Race 2 |url=https://resources.worldsbk.com/files/results/2019/ESP2/SSP300/003/CLA/Results.pdf |website=World Superbike |publisher=Dorna |date=9 June 2019 |access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> || {{ill|Koen Meuffels|de}} || [[KTM 390 series#RC 390|KTM RC 390 R]] || [[2019 Supersport 300 World Championship|2019 Jerez Supersport 300 round]]
|-
|-
! colspan=6 | Original Grand Prix Circuit: 4.218&nbsp;km (1985–1991)
! colspan=5 | Original Grand Prix Circuit: 4.218&nbsp;km (1985–1991)
|-
|-
| [[Formula One|F1]] || '''1:24.513''' || [[Riccardo Patrese]] || [[Williams FW13#1990|Williams FW13B]] || [[1990 Spanish Grand Prix]] || rowspan=9 | [[File:Circuito de Jerez (1985-1992).svg|200px]]
| [[Formula One|F1]] || '''1:24.513''' || [[Riccardo Patrese]] || [[Williams FW13#1990|Williams FW13B]] || [[1990 Spanish Grand Prix]]
|-
|-
| [[Formula 3000|F3000]] || '''1:34.780'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=1989 F3000 Jerez Race Statistics |url=https://motorsportstats.com/results/f3000-international-championship/1989/jerez/stats |access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> || [[Éric Bernard]] || [[Lola T89/50]] || [[1989 International Formula 3000 Championship|1989 Jerez F3000 round]]
| [[Formula 3000|F3000]] || '''1:34.780'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=1989 F3000 Jerez Race Statistics |url=https://motorsportstats.com/results/f3000-international-championship/1989/jerez/stats |access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> || [[Éric Bernard]] || [[Lola T89/50]] || [[1989 International Formula 3000 Championship|1989 Jerez F3000 round]]
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==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
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Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto


Configuration for FIM sanctioned events

Configuration for FIA sanctioned events
LocationJerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates36°42′30″N 6°2′3″W / 36.70833°N 6.03417°W / 36.70833; -6.03417
Capacity125,000
FIA Grade1
Broke ground1984
Opened8 December 1985; 39 years ago (1985-12-08)
Former namesCircuito de Jerez (December 1985–May 2018)
Major eventsCurrent:
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix (1987, 1989–present)
Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix (1988)
Andalusian motorcycle Grand Prix (2020)
World SBK (1990, 2013–2017, 2019–2021, 2023)
Former:
Formula One
Spanish Grand Prix (1986–1990)
European Grand Prix (1994, 1997)
FIM EWC (1986–1987)
FIA F2 (2017)
Superleague Formula (2008)
World Sportscar Championship (1986–1988)
Websitehttp://www.circuitodejerez.com/
Grand Prix Circuit (1994–present)
Length4.428 km (2.751 miles)
Turns15
Race lap record1:23.135 (Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Williams FW19, 1997, F1)
Motorcycle Circuit (1994–present) & Grand Prix Circuit (1992–1993)
Length4.423 km (2.748 miles)
Turns13
Race lap record1:35.056 (Marcel Costa, Dallara F300, 2002, F3)
Grand Prix Circuit (1985–1991)
Length4.218 km (2.621 miles)
Turns16
Race lap record1:24.513 (Riccardo Patrese, Williams FW13B, 1990, F1)

Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto (formerly known as Circuito de Jerez and Circuito de Velocidad Jerez), is a 4.428 km (2.751 mi) racing circuit located close to the city of Jerez de la Frontera, 90-kilometre (56 mi) south of Seville and deep within the sherry-producing region in the south of Spain. The project was led by the Spanish engineer Manuel Medina Lara, based on a preliminary idea from Alessandro Rocci.

Circuit history

Sebastian Vettel at the 2010 testing sessions, with Red Bull RB6.

The circuit opened on 8 December 1985. During 1986 the circuit hosted the first international motorcycle event in Spain in March and the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix in April. The circuit's relatively remote location hindered significant spectator turnout, although up to 125,000 can be accommodated. Because of this, F1 moved to Barcelona following the 1990 race.

In 1992, the track eliminated four corners to create the long right hander Curva Sito Pons. Due to the hosting of the European Grand Prix in 1994, a new chicane was created (the Senna curve) at the corner where Martin Donnelly had a career-ending accident during qualifying for the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix. Jerez also hosted the 1997 European Grand Prix, which was the championship decider between Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve, who collided during the race.

During the podium celebrations of the 1997 race, Jerez's Mayor Pedro Pacheco disrupted the podium celebrations by presenting a trophy that was supposed to be presented by a dignitary from Daimler-Benz. This incident resulted in the track being temporarily banned from hosting a Grand Prix.[1] It has not hosted another Grand Prix since, but continued to be used for winter testing until 2015.

During 2005, the track was resurfaced. It was expected that the Champ Car World Series would race there in 2008[2] until the series was cancelled early in the year after merging with the IndyCar Series.

The track during 2010 F1 pre-season testing

On 2 May 2013, it was announced that the final corner would be renamed after Spanish then four-time and reigning world champion (250cc - 2006, 2007; MotoGP - 2010, 2012) Jorge Lorenzo.[3]

In 2017, FIA Formula 2 hosted a stand-alone event on October 7 and 8 at the circuit.

On 3 May 2018, the circuit was renamed in honor of the former motorcyclist Ángel Nieto, who died in 2017.

Marc Márquez at the 2016 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix

On 3 May 2019, the sixth corner (formerly Curva Dry Sac) was renamed after Dani Pedrosa, retired three-time world champion (125cc - 2003; 250cc - 2004, 2005) and three-time runner-up in the MotoGP class.[4][5]

Layout history

Circuito do Jerez – Ángel Nieto Layout History
  • Original Grand Prix Circuit (1985–1991)
    Original Grand Prix Circuit (1985–1991)
  • Motorcycling Circuit (1992–present)
    Motorcycling Circuit (1992–present)
  • Grand Prix Circuit (1994–present)
    Grand Prix Circuit (1994–present)

Events

Current
Future
Former

Lap records

The all-time outright track record is 1:15.651, set by Pedro de la Rosa in a McLaren MP4-20, during Formula One testing in April 2005.[6] As of October 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuito de Jerez are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Date
Grand Prix Circuit: 4.428 km (1994–present)
F1 1:23.135 Heinz-Harald Frentzen Williams FW19 1997 European Grand Prix
Formula 2 1:29.296 Nyck de Vries Dallara GP2/11 2017 Jerez Formula 2 round
Formula V8 1:30.014[7] Pietro Fittipaldi Dallara T12 2017 Jerez Formula V8 round
Superleague Formula 1:30.029 Davide Rigon Panoz DP09 2008 Jerez Superleague Formula round
GP3 1:32.279 George Russell Dallara GP3/16 2017 Jerez GP3 round
F3000 1:34.669[8] Adam Khan Lola B02/50 2008 Jerez Euroseries 3000 round
Formula 3 1:35.281[9] Borja García Dallara F300 2004 2nd Jerez Spanish F3 round
Euroformula Open 1:36.988[10] Harrison Scott Dallara F312 2017 Jerez Euroformula Open round
Formula Regional 1:39.763[11] Nikola Tsolov Tatuus F3 T-318-EC3 2023 Jerez Eurocup-3 round
GT3 1:40.714[12] Colin Caresani Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo 2023 Jerez GT Winter Series round
Formula Renault 2.0 1:41.859[13] Nyck de Vries Tatuus FR2.0/13 2014 Jerez Formula Renault Eurocup round
Lamborghini Super Trofeo 1:42.555[14] Gerard van der Horst Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo 2019 Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final
Formula 4 1:43.226[15] Dilano van 't Hoff Tatuus F4-T014 2021 Jerez F4 Spain round
GT2 1:44.326[16] Miguel Ramos Ferrari 458 Italia GT 2011 Jerez Spanish GT round
Porsche Carrera Cup 1:46.820[17] Manuel Alves Porsche 911 (991 II) GT3 Cup 2023 Jerez Porsche Sprint Challenge Iberica round
Renault Sport Trophy 1:48.311[18] Richard Gonda Renault Sport R.S. 01 2015 Jerez Renault Sport Trophy round
Ferrari Challenge 1:49.382[19] Álex Palou Ferrari 458 Challenge 2016 Jerez Ferrari Challenge round
GT1 1:49.680[20] John Nielsen McLaren F1 GTR 1995 4 Hours of Jerez
GT4 1:50.850[21] Mike David Ortmann Aston Martin Vantage GT4 2023 Jerez GT Winter Series round
TCR Touring Car 1:52.299[22] Isidro Callejas [es] CUPRA Leon Competición TCR 2022 Jerez TCR Spain round
Renault Clio Cup 2:01.873[23] Alex Royo Renault Clio R.S. IV 2017 Jerez Renault Clio Cup Spain round
Motorcycling Circuit: 4.423 km (1992–present)
Formula 3 1:35.056[24] Marcel Costa Dallara F300 2002 1st Jerez Spanish F3 round
MotoGP 1:37.669 Francesco Bagnaia Ducati Desmosedici GP22 2022 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
World SBK 1:39.004[25] Álvaro Bautista Ducati Panigale V4 R 2019 Jerez World SBK round
Moto2 1:41.313 Sam Lowes Kalex Moto2 2021 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
World SSP 1:41.875[26] Nicolò Bulega Ducati Panigale V2 2023 Jerez World SSP round
250cc 1:43.338 Álvaro Bautista Aprilia RSV 250 2009 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
500cc 1:43.779 Valentino Rossi Honda NSR500 2001 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
Moto3 1:46.016 Ryusei Yamanaka GasGas RC250GP 2023 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
125cc 1:47.075 Julián Simón Aprilia RS125R 2009 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
MotoE 1:47.473 Eric Granado Energica Ego 2021 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
Supersport 300 1:52.778[27] Koen Meuffels [de] KTM RC 390 R 2019 Jerez Supersport 300 round
Original Grand Prix Circuit: 4.218 km (1985–1991)
F1 1:24.513 Riccardo Patrese Williams FW13B 1990 Spanish Grand Prix
F3000 1:34.780[28] Éric Bernard Lola T89/50 1989 Jerez F3000 round
Group C 1:38.090[29] Oscar Larrauri Porsche 962C 1986 360 km of Jerez
500cc 1:47.615 Wayne Rainey Yamaha YZR500 1991 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
250cc 1:50.002 Helmut Bradl Honda NSR250 1991 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
World SBK 1:51.850[30] Raymond Roche Ducati 888 SBK 1990 Jerez World SBK round
Sidecar (B2A) 1:52.237 Steve Webster Krauser sidecar 1991 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
125cc 1:54.038 Ezio Gianola Derbi 125 1991 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix
80cc 2:03.410 Stefan Dörflinger Krauser 80 1988 Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix

Weather and climate

Jerez racetrack is located near the airport where the city's official weather station is located. The site has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa with mild and rainy winters coupled with hot summers with pronounced drought. As a result, all of Jerez' Formula One and MotoGP races have been held during shoulder seasons when the air temperatures normally are gentler. The current placement of the MotoGP event in early May has reduced rainfall risk compared to the previous April date, as well as raising the likely average temperature by several degrees. Formula One races used to be held in latter parts of the autumn, but were discontinued after 1997.

Jerez used to be a primary winter testing venue for Formula One and remains so for both MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship, in part due to the favourable temperatures in winter mimicking potential conditions during the race season farther north in Europe even in January.

Climate data for Jerez de la Frontera (Jerez Airport) (1981–2010), Extremes (1921–)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 25.3
(77.5) 		29.0
(84.2) 		30.6
(87.1) 		33.6
(92.5) 		38.2
(100.8) 		42.0
(107.6) 		44.7
(112.5) 		45.1
(113.2) 		44.6
(112.3) 		36.5
(97.7) 		30.8
(87.4) 		26.8
(80.2) 		45.1
(113.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 16.2
(61.2) 		17.8
(64.0) 		20.8
(69.4) 		22.2
(72.0) 		25.5
(77.9) 		29.9
(85.8) 		33.6
(92.5) 		33.5
(92.3) 		30.4
(86.7) 		25.5
(77.9) 		20.2
(68.4) 		16.9
(62.4) 		24.4
(75.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 10.7
(51.3) 		12.1
(53.8) 		14.6
(58.3) 		16.0
(60.8) 		19.0
(66.2) 		22.9
(73.2) 		25.9
(78.6) 		26.1
(79.0) 		23.7
(74.7) 		19.6
(67.3) 		14.9
(58.8) 		12.0
(53.6) 		18.2
(64.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 5.2
(41.4) 		6.4
(43.5) 		8.3
(46.9) 		9.8
(49.6) 		12.5
(54.5) 		15.9
(60.6) 		18.1
(64.6) 		18.7
(65.7) 		17.0
(62.6) 		13.7
(56.7) 		9.5
(49.1) 		7.1
(44.8) 		11.9
(53.4)
Record low °C (°F) −5.4
(22.3) 		−5
(23) 		−2.4
(27.7) 		−2
(28) 		5.0
(41.0) 		7.0
(44.6) 		9.8
(49.6) 		10.5
(50.9) 		7.0
(44.6) 		2.8
(37.0) 		−1
(30) 		−5.4
(22.3) 		−5.4
(22.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 78
(3.1) 		56
(2.2) 		37
(1.5) 		49
(1.9) 		30
(1.2) 		9
(0.4) 		1
(0.0) 		2
(0.1) 		27
(1.1) 		72
(2.8) 		96
(3.8) 		109
(4.3) 		570
(22.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 6 6 5 6 4 1 0 0 2 6 7 8 53
Average relative humidity (%) 77 73 67 64 60 56 52 55 61 69 75 79 66
Mean monthly sunshine hours 184 187 224 251 300 318 354 334 250 225 184 158 2,965
Source: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología[31][32]

Fatalities

  • Dean Berta Viñales, 15, Spanish motorcycle racer, crashed 25 September 2021.[33]
  • Ismael Bonilla, 41, Spanish motorcycle racer, crashed 5 July 2020.[34]
  • Marcos Garrido, 14, Spanish motorcycle racer, crashed March 2019.[35]
  • Nobuyuki Wakai, 25, Japanese motorcycle racer, crashed 1 May 1993.[36][37]
  • Javier Moreno, 21, Spanish motorcycle racer, crashed 1990.[38]

Notes

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