MotorLand Aragón facts for kids
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Configuration for FIA sanctioned events
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Configuration for FIM sanctioned events
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| Location | Alcañiz, Aragon, Spain |
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| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) CEST (DST) |
| Coordinates | 41°4′42″N 0°12′27″W / 41.07833°N 0.20750°W |
| Capacity | 129,500 |
| FIA Grade | 1 (11 layouts) 3 (4 layouts) |
| Broke ground | December 2005 |
| Opened | 6 September 2009 |
| Architect | Hermann Tilke |
| Major events | Current: Grand Prix motorcycle racing Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix (2010–2022, 2024–present) Teruel motorcycle Grand Prix (2020) World SBK (2011–present) Former: Eurocup-3 (2023–2024) European Le Mans Series (2023) WTCR Race of Spain (2020–2022) Race of Aragón (2020) Pure ETCR (2021) Sidecar World Championship (2013–2014) World Series Formula V8 3.5 (2009–2017) Racecar Euro Series (2011) |
| FIA Grand Prix Circuit (2009–present) | |
| Length | 5.345 km (3.321 mi) |
| Turns | 18 |
| Race lap record | 1:41.376 ( Arthur Pic, Dallara T12, 2012, Formula Renault 3.5) |
| FIM Grand Prix Circuit (2009–present) | |
| Length | 5.078 km (3.155 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:43.691 ( Mike Simpson, Ginetta G57 P2, 2016, Sports prototype) |
| National Circuit (2009–present) | |
| Length | 2.646 km (1.644 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:11.181 ( Augusto Farfus, Hyundai Veloster N ETCR, 2021, ETCR) |
MotorLand Aragón is a famous race track in Alcañiz, Spain. It's also known as Circuito de Alcañiz. This track is about 5.344 kilometers (3.321 miles) long. Many exciting motorsport events happen here.
The circuit was designed by a German architect named Hermann Tilke. He worked with a British company called Foster and Partners. Even Formula One driver Pedro de la Rosa helped with the design.
MotorLand Aragón is more than just a race track. It has three main parts. There's a technology park for car-related research. A sports area includes the race track, a karting track, and other circuits. Finally, a leisure and culture area has a hotel, business center, and shops.
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History of MotorLand Aragón
Building the Track
The idea for MotorLand Aragón started in December 2005. The track officially opened its doors in September 2009. It quickly became a popular spot for racing.
Early Races
In 2008, it was announced that the circuit would host a round of the World Series by Renault in 2009. This was the first big international race held there. The event returned every year until 2015. After that, a new championship called Formula V8 3.5 continued to race at MotorLand Aragón until 2017.
MotoGP and World Superbike
MotorLand Aragón became a big name in motorcycle racing in 2010. It was chosen to host a MotoGP race, replacing another track. This race, called the Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix, became the fourth Spanish race on the MotoGP calendar. In 2011, the circuit signed a long-term deal to keep MotoGP races coming back.
The track also started hosting the World SBK races in 2011. This brought even more top-level motorcycle racing to Spain.
Other Major Events
The circuit has also hosted other important races. From 2020 to 2022, it was home to WTCR races, where touring cars compete. In 2021, it hosted the Pure ETCR for electric touring cars.
Track Layouts
MotorLand Aragón has several different ways its track can be set up. These layouts are used for different types of races and vehicles.
- MotorLand Aragón Layout Configurations
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FIA Grand Prix Circuit (2009–present)
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FIM Grand Prix Circuit (2009–present)
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FIA National Circuit (2009–present)
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FIM National Circuit (2009–present)
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Karting Circuit (2009–present)
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Autocross Circuit (2009–present)
Important Events and Safety
MotorLand Aragón is a place where racers push their limits. Sadly, sometimes accidents happen. In 2021, a young racer named Hugo Millán, who was 14, passed away after a crash during a race. In 2025, another young racer, Pau Alsina, also passed away during a practice session at the track. These events remind everyone about the dangers of motorsport and the importance of safety.
Current and Past Races
MotorLand Aragón hosts many races throughout the year.
Current Events
- March: Races like Formula Winter Series, GT Winter Series, F4 Spanish Championship, and Eurocup-3 Spanish Winter Championship.
- June: The famous Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix for MotoGP, along with the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.
- July: Races for young talents like the FIM JuniorGP World Championship and European Talent Cup.
- September: The Superbike World Championship and Supersport World Championship.
Former Events
Many other exciting races have taken place here, including:
- Eurocup-3 (2023–2024)
- European Le Mans Series (2023)
- World Touring Car Cup (2020–2022)
- World Series Formula V8 3.5 (2009–2017)
See also
In Spanish: MotorLand Aragón para niños
