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| Valencia Street Circuit |
Puerto de Valencia, Spain
The Valencia Street Circuit is a semi permanent street circuit, that runs around the industrial harbour area of Valencia. The circuit utilizes the roads around the port city's port area - including a section over a 140 metre long swing bridge,[1] and also includes some roads designed exclusively for racing purposes by the German architect Hermann Tilke who also designed the infrastructural buildings for the circuit. The official track layout was unveiled by Valencia councillor and transport minister, Mario Flores, on 19 July 2007, with the first F1 race on the circuit was held on 24 August 2008. The contract to hold F1 races here was signed on 1st June 2007 and lasts for 7 years. The circuit also hosts F3 and GT races.
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Time Zone : (GMT +1:00 hour) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
Major Events : F1, F3, GT
Circuit Length : 3.367 miles / 5.44km
Turns : 25; 11 right, 14 left
Lap Record : 1m38.683s, Timo Glock, Toyota F1, 2009
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BMW F1 players look to the future at Valencia
Posted on: 14/08/2009
The BMW Sauber F1 team recently announced it's withdrawal from F1 at the end of this season. The team are heading into the next race at the new Valencia Street Circuit on 21st-23rd August knowing that they have only a few more races in which to showcase their talents and promote their case for a future in the sport. The drivers and team tell us how they are thinkin... Read More >>
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Button in tip top shape for Valencia
Posted on: 04/08/2009
Formula 1’s Jenson Button Completes the Mazda London Triathlon
Formula 1 World Championship leader Jenson Button completed the Mazda London Triathlon 2009 in just 02:07:02 two hours, seven minutes and two seconds), today (Sunday 2 August). The competition tests competitors over firstly a 1500m Swim, followed by 40km on a Bike a... Read More >>
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BMW to pull out of F1 at the end of 2009
Posted on: 29/07/2009
BMW to Exit Formula One at End of 2009 Season - Resolute Step En Route to Realigning the BMW Group
The BMW Group will not continue its Formula One campaign after the end of the 2009 season. Resources freed up as a result are to be dedicated to the development of new drive technologies and projects in the field of sustainability. BMW will co... Read More >>
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Hilton Valencia
This avant-garde Hilton hotel offers 16 meeting rooms and a large ballroom.
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The newest F1 circuit |
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The newest Grand Prix venue on the calendar, Valencia Street Circuit (as opposed to the permanent road course also near the city) is a semi-permanent race facility encircling the newly regenerated Marina area in the industrial port of Valencia. The track actually crosses a swing bridge at one end of the circuit, the bump where the track and bridge join giving drivers a hard time getting on the power. Although this circuit runs around a harbour as Monaco does, this circuit allows much faster speeds, up to 200mph in places, and contains 25 turns – 14 left and 11 right. Felipe Massa won the 2008 race for Ferrari, and set the lap record at 1m 38.708s.
For spectators, the circuit is divided into 4 zones: The Principal zone alongside the start finish straight and sector 1 has 5 stands (P1-5) and is where the disabled viewing is. Tickets for the Principal zone cost between EUR 240-480. Malvarrosa has seven stands (M1-7), as well as being the only area where General Admission tickets are able to spectate from. Unfortunately, the high fences do obscure the General Admission ticketholders view somewhat! General Admission tickets are EUR 100 on race day, while the grandstands here are between EUR 375-480. The Nazaret zone has three stands numbered N2-4, and cost EUR 195-375. The final Grao zone has 5 grandstands (G1-5) and cost EUR 150-375. Stand G4 at EUR 250 is a good all round ticket, not too expensive and great views. As you see, Valencia is not the cheapest GP on the calendar.
Valencia Airport is situated 9km west of Valencia, linking 15 European countries. It is in the process of being expanded to increase capacity from the current four million passengers per year. Valencia is a relatively small city, and over race weekend parking is very difficult so hiring a car is not recommended. The public transport network is excellent with bus services covering the journey to the city from the airport in around 20 to 45 minutes depending on where you are staying of course; alternatively, take a 15-minute ride on the metro. To get to the race, the metro and tram services are the best way, unless you are able to travel by boat in which case you can arrange an exclusive mooring for the GP weekend!
Although now an industrial port, Valencia has a rich history. The medieval Moorish conquerors built much of the Old Town, known as El Carmen. One of the most spectacular buildings in the city is the Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas, while 360-degree views of the city are available from the octagonal Miguelete bell tower. There are 207 steps to climb though, so be prepared! From there, you can see all of the city’s most famous tourist attractions, including the Modernista market, which packed with its 900 food stalls is foodie heaven. Valencia is also the home of famous Spanish dish of Paella. A budget option is at Chust Godoy; while restaurant Alejandro is a little more upmarket.
Hotels are plentiful in Valencia although alternative accommodation can be found in towns nearby such as Torrent, from which you can take the metro into Valencia easily. One other local novelty is the famous Tomato throwing festival “La Tomatina” which takes place on the last Wednesday of August every year in the town of Bunol, just a short distance from Valencia. Most people have seen this amazing festival on the news, so why not take part?
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