Ciudad del Motor de Aragón facts for kids
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| Location | Alcañiz, Aragon, Spain |
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| Time zone | GMT+1 |
| Coordinates | 41°4′42″N 0°12′27″W / 41.07833°N 0.20750°W |
| Major events | Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme {FIM} Grand Prix motorcycle racing(MotoGP) Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix World Series by Renault |
| FIA Circuit | |
| Length | 5.344 km (3.321 mi) |
| Race lap record | 1:44.325 (Kevin Korjus, Tech 1 Racing, 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series season) |
| FIM Circuit | |
| Length | 5.078 km (3.155 mi) |
| Race lap record | 1:49.521 (Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda, 2010 MotoGP season) |
The Ciudad del Motor de Aragón, also known as Motorland Aragón, is a 5.344 km (3.321 mi) race circuit. It is located near Alcañiz, a town in Spain. This track is a popular place for many exciting motorsport events.
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Building Motorland Aragón
Who Designed the Race Track?
A famous German architect named Hermann Tilke designed the circuit. He is known for designing many race tracks around the world. He worked with a British architectural company called Foster + Partners.
A Formula One driver, Pedro de la Rosa, also helped with the project. He gave important technical and sports advice. This helped make the track perfect for racing.
What Can You Find at Motorland Aragón?
Motorland Aragón is more than just a race track. It is a huge facility with different areas.
- Technology Park: This part focuses on the motor industry. It's a place for new ideas and developments in cars and racing.
- Sports Area: This is where all the racing action happens! It includes the main racing circuit, a karting track for smaller races, and other gravel tracks.
- Leisure and Culture Area: This section is for visitors and includes a hotel. There are also areas for business and shopping.
Major Races and Events
Motorland Aragón hosts many important races.
In May 2008, it was announced that the circuit would host a round of the World Series by Renault. This is a big event for young drivers.
On March 18, 2010, Motorland Aragón became a replacement track for the 2010 MotoGP schedule. MotoGP is one of the biggest motorcycle racing championships in the world. Later, in May 2010, it was also announced that the circuit would hold a round of the Superbike World Championship.
Images for kids
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A race in the Formul'Academy Euro Series at Ciudad del Motor de Aragón (2009)
See also
In Spanish: MotorLand Aragón para niños
