Hockenheimring facts for kids
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| Location | Hockenheim, Germany |
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| Time zone | GMT +1 |
| Capacity | 120,000 |
| Broke ground | March 23, 1932 |
| Opened | May 25, 1932 |
| Major events | F1, DTM, German Grand Prix |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 4.574 km (2.842 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:13.780 ( Kimi Räikkönen, McLaren, 2004) |
The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is a famous car racing track in Germany. It is located near the town of Hockenheim in the region of Baden-Württemberg. This track is well-known for hosting big events like the Formula One German Grand Prix.
The Hockenheimring is special because it's almost completely flat. It sits in the Rhine valley, so there are hardly any hills or changes in height. This makes for very fast and exciting races!
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What is the Hockenheimring?
The Hockenheimring is a special road built just for car and motorcycle races. It's called a "circuit" because racers drive around it in a loop. Think of it like a giant playground for super-fast cars!
A Home for Fast Cars
Many different types of races happen at the Hockenheimring. One of the most famous is Formula One, often called F1. These are the fastest open-wheel racing cars in the world. The track also hosts the DTM, which features powerful touring cars.
When Did it Start?
Work on the Hockenheimring began on March 23, 1932. It opened its doors for racing just a couple of months later, on May 25, 1932. That means this track has been around for over 90 years! It has seen many amazing races and famous drivers.
Track Features
The Hockenheimring is 4.574 kilometers (about 2.84 miles) long. It has 13 turns, which are the bends and corners that challenge the drivers.
Record Breakers
Fast drivers have set incredible records here. The fastest lap time ever recorded on the current track layout is 1 minute and 13.780 seconds. This amazing speed was achieved by Kimi Räikkönen in 2004, driving for the McLaren team.
Images for kids
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Satellite view of the track in 2018, showing parts of old sections.
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Remains of the Ostkurve (East Curve) in early 2012.
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Kimi Räikkönen at the Nordkurve (North Curve) during the 2014 German Grand Prix.
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