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Automotodrom Brno:

Circuit How to arrive Records

Circuit info

Length: 5.403 m. / 3,357 milesWidth: 15mLeft corners: 6Right corners: 8Longest straight: 636 m. / 0,395 milesConstructed: 1987Modified: 1996

Introduction:

The world’s most famous riders have taken part in GP events in Brno since 1930, where up until 1982 they would race through the villages and western parts of the city on a road track namedafter the first Czechoslovak President - T.G. Masaryk. A new circuit was built during the 1980swith the aim of attracting Formula 1 to Czechoslovakia, and in 1987 it played host to the FIMCzech Grand Prix. Popular with both fans and riders, the new circuit is built in a natural bowlwhich is banked in places to offer spectators an excellent view. Brno constantly changes inelevation as it sweeps across forested hillsides and its fast undulating corners test rider talent andengineering to the limit.

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Losail Circuit:


Circuit info

Length: 5.380 m. / 3,343 milesWidth: 12mLeft corners: 6Right corners: 10Longest straight: 1.068 m. / 0,664 milesConstructed: 2004

Modified:

Introduction:

The fabulous Losail International Circuit lies on the outskirts of Doha, the capital city of Qatar.Built in little over a year, the track cost $58 million USD and required round-the-clock dedication from almost 1,000 workers in order to get it ready for the inaugural event - theMarlboro Grand Prix of Qatar on the 2nd October 2004.

The track itself is a flowing layout of 5.4 kilometres, surrounded by artificial grass designed toprevent sand from the neighbouring desert from blowing onto the circuit. The main straight is

over a kilometre in length and there is a good mix of medium and high-speed corners, includinga couple of quick left-handers which has proved particularly popular with the riders.

In 2008 Qatar celebrated the first night time Grand Prix in history, following the construction of permanent outdoor lighting. The switch to night time racing was a success and has continued tobe so, with the Qatar event now established as one of the most spectacular on the MotoGPcalendar.












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2011 - Event Results

MotoGP

Moto2

125cc

Podium

1nd STONER C. AUS 42'38.569

2d LORENZO J. SPA +3.440

3d PEDROSA D. SPA +5.051

Records:

Pole Lap: STONER C. 1'54.137 169.7 Km/h

Fastest Lap: Lap: 13 STONER C. 1'55.366 167.9 Km/h







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http://www.motogp.com/en/riders/Jorge+Lorenzo

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Jerez:


Circuit info

Length: 4.423 m. / 2,748 milesWidth: 11mLeft corners: 5Right corners: 8Longest straight: 607 m. / 0,377 milesConstructed: 1986

Modified: 2002

Introduction:

Built in 1986 and hosting its first Grand Prix one year later, the circuit of Jerez is now one of themost popular MotoGP venues and the focal point for a city fanatical about sport. Set in a slightvalley in the south of Spain, Jerez is blessed with consistently good weather and beautifulscenery, its numerous grandstands providing the perfect viewing facilities for up to 250,000spectators.

With two alternative road circuits (4,423m and 4,428m), which were resurfaced during 2005,

Jerez is a popular venue used by many race teams for testing throughout the year, whilst itsrecently updated corporate and media facilities have proven to be a popular addition to thecomplex. Other facilities such as the control tower and pit boxes have also been vastly improved.












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MotoGP

Moto2

125cc

Podium

1nd LORENZO J. SPA 50'49.046

2d PEDROSA D. SPA +19.339

3d HAYDEN N. USA +29.085

Records:


Fastest Lap: Lap: 4 ROSSI V. 1'48.753 146.4 Km/h

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Estoril:


Circuit info

Length: 4.182 m. / 2,599 milesWidth: 14mLeft corners: 4Right corners: 9Longest straight: 986 m. / 0,613 miles

Constructed: 1972Modified: 2006

Introduction:

Situated on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, 28km from capital city Lisbon, the Estoril circuit wasused as a MotoGP venue for the first time in 2000. Built in 1972 by Fernanda Pires da Silva thecircuit was used mainly for European F2 races in the seventies and after major redevelopment inthe early eighties it staged its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1984.

One of the trickiest tracks on the GP calendar, Estoril combines long, constant radius corners

with heavy braking zones, bumpy straights and a difficult chicane which was added to the back section in 1994. Its geographical position means that weather can be unpredictable, although itsgenerally warm, dry nature makes it a regular choice for pre-season testing sessions.












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MotoGP

Moto2

125cc

Podium

1nd PEDROSA D. SPA 45'51.483

2d LORENZO J. SPA +3.051

3d STONER C. AUS +7.658

Records:

Pole Lap: LORENZO J. 1'37.161 155.0 Km/h

Fastest Lap: Lap: 27 PEDROSA D. 1'37.629 154.2 Km/h





















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Le Mans:


Circuit info


Modified: 2008

Introduction:

Built in 1965 around the existing 24-Hour track, the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit lies5km south of the city of Le Mans and 200km south-west of Paris. The venue has hosted GrandPrix since the late sixties but a serious accident to Spanish rider Alberto Puig in 1995 saw itstruck off the calendar until 2000 whilst stringent safety improvements were carried out.

Le Mans is a tight track dominated by first gear corners that place the emphasis on late brakingand hard acceleration, whilst rear end traction is also a key area. With the capacity to

comfortably accommodate up to 100,000 spectators, the Bugatti circuit also plays host to the 24hour truck race, the FIA GP2 Championship, French Touring Car and GT races.












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MotoGP

Moto2

125cc

Podium


2d DOVIZIOSO A. ITA +14.214

3d ROSSI V. ITA +14.564

Records:


Fastest Lap: Lap: 9 PEDROSA D. 1'33.617 160.9 Km/h






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Circuit de Catalunya:


Circuit info

Length: 4.727 m. / 2,937 milesWidth: 12mLeft corners: 5Right corners: 8Longest straight: 1.047 m. / 0,651 milesConstructed: 1991Modified: 1995

Introduction:

In 1989, through the joint collaboration of the Catalan Autonomous Government, the MontmelóTown Council and the Royal Automobile Club of Catalunya (RACC), work began on giving oneof Europe’s most beautiful cities a state of the art race track to match. The Circuit de Catalunyaopened on the doorstep of Barcelona in September 1991 and welcomed its first internationalevent that same month, hosting the Spanish F1 Grand Prix. It went on to host the EuropeanMotorcycle Grand Prix and in 1995 became home to the Gran Premio de Catalunya. Consideredto be one of the best designed circuits of the recent era, the Circuito de Catalunya won the muchcoveted IRTA ‘Best Grand Prix’ trophy for 2001 and has a general admission capacity of

104,000 spectators.












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Silverstone:


Circuit info


Modified: 2011

Introduction:

With more than 60 years of history Silverstone has become one of the most prestigious venuesdedicated to motorsport. Completely revamped in recent years, a multimillion pound investmentsaw the completion in 2010 of a first phase of works to greatly improve the venue, making it oneof the fastest tracks on the MotoGP calendar and earning high praise from the WorldChampionship riders who enjoyed the new layout. The ‘Silverstone Wing’, a state-of-the-art,multi-million pound new Pit and Paddock Complex, will welcome MotoGP in 2011, thus addingto already breathtaking facilities at Silverstone.












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MotoGP

Moto2

125cc

Podium


2d DOVIZIOSO A. ITA +15.159

3d EDWARDS C. USA +21.480

Records:

Pole Lap: STONER

C.

2'02.020 174.1

Km/h

Fastest Lap: Lap:17 HAYDENN. 2'21.432 150.2Km/h










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Comunitat Valenciana:


Circuit info

Length: 4.005 m. / 2,489 milesWidth: 12mLeft corners: 9Right corners: 5Longest straight: 876 m. / 0,544 milesConstructed: 1999Modified:

Introduction:

The Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana was completed in 1999 and held rounds of the MotoGPand Spanish Motorcycle Championships in the same year. The Cheste track has several layouts,running anti-clockwise with varying lengths. MotoGP events are held on a 4km track comprisingof five right handed corners, eight left handers and a 650m straight. Although the track isregarded as quite small, the pit complex contains 48 garages whilst the stadium style grandstandscan seat up to 150,000 spectators. The circuit layout which allows all parts of the circuit to beseen from any stand helps to create a unique atmosphere enjoyed by Spanish and internationalriders alike and as the last race of the season there is always a party feeling to the Grand Prix,

which was voted best GP of 2005 by IRTA.












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Sepang Circuit:


Circuit info


Introduction:

Specifically built for speed and exciting racing, the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia isone of the world’s best. The 2,300 acre complex which also houses a hotel, shopping centre, golf course and other sports facilities cost around £50m to construct and was built in just 14 months,holding its first Grand Prix in April 1999 and setting the standard for race circuits worldwide.

With four slow corners following two long straights and ten medium to high-speed corners, thewide track is particularly favourable to overtaking manoeuvres and plenty of open throttle. Oneof the longest laps in MotoGP is made all the more gruelling for riders by intense heat and

humidity. Sepang is located around 50km south of Kuala Lumpur city.












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Phillip Island:


Circuit info


Introduction:

Phillip Island, the self-styled home of Australian motorsport, is steeped in motor racing tradition,with the first car races having been held there on public roads in the 1920s. The first motorcycleraces took place in 1931 and a permanent track was built in 1956. The circuit fell into disrepairduring the late 70s and early 80s until it was bought in 1985 and given a AUS $5m facelift.MotoGP returned in 1989 and 1990 before becoming a regular fixture once more from 1997onwards.

The Phillip Island circuit is blessed with breathtaking scenery and beautiful ocean views and, as

one of the fastest, most fluid, tracks on the calendar, it continues to provide some of the mostspectacular racing in the MotoGP season.












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Motegi:


Circuit info


Introduction:

Located amongst the vast natural beauty of the northern Kanto district, the twin ring circuit atMotegi in Japan consists of a 1.5 mile oval and a 2.9 mile road course constructed tointernational standards. Built by Honda as the ultimate test facility in August 1997, the roadcircuit became home to MotoGP in 2000 whilst the oval is designed to introduce Americanmotorsports culture to the country.

Twin Ring Motegi is a major attraction for motorsports fans all year round as it is the venue forthe Honda Collection Hall, a museum which houses an illustrious collection of motorcycle, carand racing machines from throughout the ages. The complex also includes a safety and ridingschool, dirt track, go-karts, hotel, restaurant, shops and event halls and currently employs some300 staff.












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Motorland Aragon:


Circuit info


Introduction:

An ultra-modern facility, MotorLand Aragón had its roots firmly established thanks to a solidhistory of street racing in Alcañiz, which hosted events between 1963 and 2003. Safety advicewarning against the continuation of this led to the proposal and construction of a sportingcomplex dedicated to motorsport.

With support from local institutions, renowned German architect Hermann Tilke wascommissioned to design the facility. The circuit, which is 5.077km long and has 17 turns, wasroundly praised by riders after its first Grand Prix in 2010, and it was rewarded with the IRTA

Best Grand Prix of the Year award, the first time a circuit had received the prize in its debut year.












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Misano:


Circuit info


Modified: 2008

Introduction:

Close to the city of Rimini, the Misano Adriático circuit was constructed in 1972 and has sinceundergone an array of modifications. A regular scene for Italian Grands Prix throughout the 80sand early 90s, Misano returned to the MotoGP calendar in 2007.With updated facilities, track and grandstands, the Misano Adriatico holds a maximum capacity of 60,000 spectators. Inaccordance with MotoGP safety regulations, the 4,200m track runs clockwise for the WorldChampionship races.












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Mazda Raceway:


Circuit info


Introduction:

MotoGP returned to the US for the first time in 10 years for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix atLaguna Seca in July 2005, with a fairy-tale first GP win for American Nicky Hayden. TheCalifornian track played host to Grand Prix events from 1988 to 1994 but advancements inMotoGP racing machines required the event to be moved elsewhere while the track was modifiedand adapted to meet present day safety requirements.

Since December 2004 the circuit has undergone major changes, primarily to increase track safety. The first phase of modernisation included an expanded exit lane, replacement of the kerbs

and widening of the main straight, whilst more recent changes involved moving back walls tocreate bigger run-off areas. The circuit’s principal features, however, r emain the same, with 3,58km of track and 11 curves.












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Indianapolis:


Circuit info


Introduction:

The first motorsport race which took place at Indy was a motorcycle one on August 14th 1909,on the 2.5 mile oval circuit, and despite its 100-year history it was not until 2008 that MotoGParrived at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

To celebrate the event an intense modification of the layout was undertaken, but withoutaffecting the legendary oval. The layout of the track, which is 4.168km in length and has 16turns, incorporates the main straight of the famous oval circuit including the Brickyard and anarea between turns 1 and 2 of the oval, before meandering through the vast interior of the IMS.










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