THE NEW CIRCUIT DE NAVARRA
Circuito de Navarra, one of Spain’s leading motorsport facilities, has reopened its gates following a multi-million Euro upgrade programme. These alterations, the most significant in the venue’s history, elevate the reputation of a facility which was already one of the finest in Spain to that of one of Europe’s newest and most exciting driving and riding challenges. The faster, more flowing layout will improve both the driving and riding experience whilst promoting overtaking in competitive racing.
The existing facilities, which already boasted 32 first-class pit garages and 27,500 sq m of asphalt paddock space, as well as spacious administration, operations and hospitality spaces, have been completely enhanced by MotorSport Vision’s two-phase redevelopment throughout 2024. In a addition to the headline track changes and resurfacing, there have been key improvements to general infrastructure, safety features and communications/networking in addition to detail changes.
- NEW REDEVELOPMENTS
Circuito de Navarra has now reopened following the completion of a multi-million Euro redevelopment by MotorSport Vision (MSV). The extensive alterations made this year are the most significant in the venue’s history, and have culminated in a much faster, more flowing layout with a completely new 650 metre extension.
2024 Phase 1: Resurfacing, bump removal and Turn 6 realignment
This initial stage was carried out between January and March, and included a major resurfacing, with the removal of some long established bumps, particularly at the start/finish line and on the approach to Turn 5.
Turn 6 was also re-profiled from a slow left-hander to a much faster corner and effectively a continuation of Turn 5, with trackside drainage and runoff being adjusted accordingly. EM light panels were also installed.
2024 Phase 2: 650 metre extension with all-new Turn 11, 12, 13 and 14
The second and more comprehensive stage of works began in July and was completed during the first week of September, and featured the most notable revisions to the circuit. These were primarily centred around the addition of a 650-metre circuit extension which adds a straight, a banked hairpin and an all-new sequence of high-speed, flowing corners, as well as new elevation changes. New kerbs, runoff and drainage have all been added, in addition to marshal posts
Driven International converted Palmer’s vision for the venue into a detailed architectural plan, whilst Obras Especiales managed the construction, with oversight from engineering consultants EPTISA. The final asphalting phase was carried out by Asfaltia, with state-of-the-art Leica 3D road planning technology ensuring the utmost levels of precision. Carefully graded aggregates and advanced polymer modified bitumen binder were used to ensure a high grip, premium quality racing surface.
