Tenerife is building a race track suitable for Formula 1 and MotoGP.
A new racetrack is being built in Tenerife, covering an area of 650,000 square meters, designed for 60,000 spectators, and with the possibility of holding Formula 1 and MotoGP training sessions.
Work is in full swing at the Autodrome, although there have been no loud photos or commercials yet. This project, which is already 35 years old, is now actively under construction. Several machines work daily to create one of the coolest automotive locations on the island.
The new autodrome will be able to accommodate up to 60,000 spectators, 5,000 of whom will be comfortably seated in the stands. There will also be 24 VIP areas, restaurants, shops, parking lots and everything you need for motorsport fans.
Here are some details about the track, which is being built in Paraje los Duques de Atogo, near the town of Granadilla de Abona, just 4 kilometers from Tenerife South Airport:
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Area: The autodrome will occupy almost 650,000 square meters. There will be a track, paddock, service buildings, race control center, medical center, helipads, spectator areas and parking lots.
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Track: The track will have 16 turns (11 left and 5 right). All turns will have the same slope - from 1% to 5%, depending on how steep the turn is and at what speed it will be taken.
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Paddock: This is the place for team boxes, garages and trucks. It will occupy about 72,000 m² to make everyone comfortable during competitions, both local and international. It will be able to accommodate from 15 to 45 boxes.
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Track length: The track will be 4,050 meters long (counterclockwise). The main straight will be about 800 meters long, and there will also be several shorter straights to allow for overtaking (especially for cars).
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Speed: On the track, you can accelerate up to 320 km/h in a car, and the slowest turn can be taken at a speed of 95 km/h. For motorcycles, the speed range will be from 315 to 80 km/h.
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Support: Famous pilots such as Carlos Sainz (Formula 1), Carlos Checa (Moto GP) and Christine GZ (racer) have spoken positively about the characteristics of the autodrome.
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Homologation: Thanks to its characteristics and infrastructure, the track has been approved by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM). This means that Formula 1 and MotoGP training can be held here. In order to hold Grand Prix events in these categories, it will be necessary to conclude appropriate contracts.