Circuito Monteblanco

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Circuito Monteblanco route sketch with variants

The Circuito Monteblanco is a permanent motorsport racing track in La Palma del Condado in the Spanish province of Huelva in Andalusia .

The Monteblanco race track is in the immediate vicinity of the Autopista A-49 and was built in 2005/2006. The track is used for professional motorsport events and as a test facility for the automotive industry.

description

The circuit with special asphalt, extended run-off zones and track deflectors has been homologated by the FIA under FIA classification T1 (test track) and FIA grade 2 for monoposti in groups D and E (over 2500 cm³) and by the FIM for motorcycle races. The GP race track is equipped with 27 video cameras, it enables continuous monitoring of the race.

Route data

  • Grand Prix route: 4430 meters, maximum length depending on the variant choice around 4600 meters
  • Start and finish straight: 960 meters
  • Width: home straight 15 meters, rest of the route 13 meters
  • Curves: GP track 18 (11 right and 7 left turns)
  • Maximum gradient 4.4%
  • 36,000 m² asphalt discharge zone and 50,000 m² ballast beds

A total of 26 route combinations are possible, whereby two variants can be operated simultaneously and independently of each other.

The separate inner circular track with an attached track of around 1440 meters in length is equipped with a sprinkler system and epoxy surfaces to enable test drives under rainy conditions. This section is also used for slingshot training.

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Coordinates: 37 ° 21 ′ 33 "  N , 6 ° 34 ′ 20"  W.