Ciudad del Motor de Aragón

The Ciudad del Motor de Aragón, also known as Motorland Aragón, is a 5.344 km (3.321 mi) race circuit located near Alcañiz, Spain.

Ciudad del Motor de Aragón
Motorland Aragón FIA.svg

Configuration for FIA sanctioned sports

Motorland Aragón FIM.svg

Configuration for FIM sanctioned sports
Location Alcañiz, Aragon, Spain
Time zone GMT+1
Coordinates 41°4′42″N 0°12′27″W / 41.07833°N 0.20750°W / 41.07833; -0.20750Coordinates: 41°4′42″N 0°12′27″W / 41.07833°N 0.20750°W / 41.07833; -0.20750
Major Events Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme {FIM} Grand Prix motorcycle racing(MotoGP)
Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix
World Series by Renault
FIA Circuit
Circuit Length 5.344 km (3.321 mi)
Lap Record 1:44.325 (Kevin Korjus, Tech 1 Racing, 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series season)
FIM Circuit
Circuit Length 5.078 km (3.155 mi)
Lap Record 1:49.521 (Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda, 2010 MotoGP season )

The circuit was designed by the German architect Hermann Tilke. He worked with the British architectural firm Foster + Partners. Formula One driver Pedro de la Rosa helped with the project. He provided technical and sporting information.[1]

The facility includes a technology park, a sports area, and a leisure and culture area. The technology park will be based around the motor industry. The sports area will include the racing circuit, a karting track, and various gravel circuits. The leisure and culture section will feature a hotel, business and shopping areas.[2]

It was announced on May 26, 2008 that the circuit will host a round of the World Series by Renault.[3][4]

On 18 March 2010, Motorland Aragón was announced as a replacement for the Balatonring on the 2010 MotoGP schedule.[5] On 19 May 2010, it was announced that the circuit will hold a round of the Superbike World Championship.[6]

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