Valencia Street Circuit

The project

The Formula One Project in Valencia will Transform the Juan Carlos I Marina and the Port of Valencia

Valencia Street Circuit

The circuit where the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe is held is a street circuit around the Juan Carlos I Marina, which was the base for the 32nd America's Cup, the most important sailing competition in the world.

The layout also enters in the area currently undergoing expansion from the city itself towards the port area and links two of the great maritime avenues.

Under these premises a layout that guarantees the safety of the participants was created, that would not disrupt normal life of the local population too much, that would be completely sustainable and that would have a careful impact of the wellbeing of the Valencians.

With that in mind, the circuit will be set up and taken down every year on avenues and streets for conventional use and will be surfaced according to the indications of the International Automobile Federation.

 

Chronology of the Project to Bring Formula One to the Comunidad Valenciana

All the key dates that made possible the Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia. Main authors of this dream come true: Bernie Ecclestone, Francisco Camps and Valmor Sports (Fernando Roig, Bancaja and Jorge Martínez Aspar).

22.02.2006 - Agreement for the celebration of the GP2 Series at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit

22/02/2006

The President of the Generalitat, Francisco Camps, and the President of Formula One Management, Bernie Ecclestone, agree in London that Valencia would held a GP2 Series round at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit.

 
07.04.2006 - Bernie Ecclestone visits Valencia to asist to the first round of the GP2 Series 2006

07/04/2006

Bernie Ecclestone visits Valencia to asist to the first round of the GP2 Series 2006 at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit.

 
09.05.2007 - The President of the Generalitat announces the celebration of the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia since 2008

09/05/2007

The President of the Generalitat announces the celebration of the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia since 2008.

 
01.06.2007 - Valmor Sports and Bernie Ecclestone sign the contract to celebrate 7 editions of the Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia

01/06/2007

Valmor Sports and Bernie Ecclestone sign the contract to celebrate 7 editions of the Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia.

 
11.06.2007 - The Regional Ministry for Infrastructure (Valencia) awards the project plan for the Valencia Street Circuit

11/06/2007

The Regional Ministry for Infrastructure (Valencia) awards the project plan for the Valencia Street Circuit.

 
18.07.2007 - The Councillor of Infrastructures; Mario Flores, announces that the works will begin in October 2007 and will be finished in June 2008

18/07/2007

The Councillor of Infrastructures; Mario Flores, announces that the works will begin in October 2007 and will be finished in June 2008.

 
27.07.2007 - The FIA announces that the European Grand Prix will be held in Valencia on August 24th, 2008

27/07/2007

FIA announces Grand Prix of Europe to be held in Valencia on August 24th, 2008.

 
01.10.2007 - Opening ceremony for the construction work.

01/10/2007

Opening ceremony for the construction work.

 
02.10.2007 - The Councillor of Infraestructures, Mario Flores, announces that the extensions to the Alameda and Avenida de Francia will have eight lanes.

02/10/2007

The Councillor of Infraestructures, Mario Flores, announces that the extensions to the Alameda and Avenida de Francia will have eight lanes.

 
23.01.2008 - Presentation meeting for the Valencia Street Circuit to the Formula One teams at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit during the winter tests

23/01/2008

Presentation meeting for the Valencia Street Circuit to the Formula One teams at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit during the winter tests.

 
07.02.2008 - The Councillor of Infraestructures, visits the transfer of the last piece of the bridge and declares completion of the Valencia Street Circuit construction works for end of May 2008

07/02/2008

The Councillor of Infraestructures, visits the transfer of the last piece of the lift bridge to its new location and declares completion of the Valencia Street Circuit construction works for end of May 2008.

 
13.03.2008 - Presentation of the logo, official website (www.valenciastreetcircuit.com) and the ticketing plan for the Grand Prix of Europe

13/03/2008

Presentation of the logo, the official website (www.valenciastreetcircuit.com) and the ticketing plan for the Grand Prix of Europe.

 
25.03.2008 - The Councillor of Infraestructures Mario Flores states that 70% of the works for the Formula 1 Circuit are already completed.

25/03/2008

The Councillor of Infraestructures Mario Flores states that 70% of the works for the Formula 1 Circuit are already completed.

 
01.04.2008 - Valencia Street Circuit puts on sale the tickets for the Grand Prix of Europe.

01/04/2008

Valencia Street Circuit puts on sale the tickets for the Grand Prix of Europe.

 
22.04.2008 - Infraestructures starts putting the asphalt on the streets of the Grao area that will be part of the track layout.

22/04/2008

Infraestructures starts putting the asphalt on the streets of the Grao area that will be part of the track layout.

 
30.05.2008 - The swing bridge is closed.

30/05/2008

Swing bridge is already closed.

 
02.06.2008 - Valencia Street Circuit will be tested with F-3 and GT races in July

02/06/2008

Valencia Street Circuit will be tested with F-3 and GT races in July.

 
03.06.2008 - Constructuion work to put on the last asphalt layer begin.

03/06/2008

Constructuion work to put on the last asphalt layer begin.

 
18.06.2008 - Presentation of the special grandstand for disabled people using wheelchairs.

18/06/2008

Presentation of the special grandstand for disabled people using wheelchairs.

 
19.06.2008 - Valmor Sports starts construction work to install protection barriers.

19/06/2008

Valmor Sports starts construction work to install protection barriers.

 
23.06.2008 - Valmor Sports installs the grandstands around the Valencia Street Circuit

23/06/2008

Valmor Sports installs the grandstands around the Valencia Street Circuit.

 
26.06.2008 - Valmor Sports puts on sale more tickets for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe.

26/06/2008

Valmor Sports puts on sale more tickets for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe.

 
04.07.2008 - GP2 Series, Formula BMW, Porsche Cup and the Spanish F3 Championship will be support races for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe.

04/07/2008

GP2 Series, Formula BMW, Porsche Cup and the Spanish F3 Championship will be support races for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe.

 
08.07.2008 - Valmor Sports puts on sale tickets for the GT Open and F3 races in July.

08/07/2008

Valmor Sports puts on sale tickets for the GT Open and F3 races in July.

 
08.07.2008 - Pit Wall construction work and installation of 54000 tyres around the Valencia Street Circuit begin.

08/07/2008

Pit Wall construction work and installation of 54000 tyres around the Valencia Street Circuit begin.

 
19/07/2008 - The stewards of the Grand Prix of Europe meet at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit to get ready for the F3 and GT races.

19/07/2008

The stewards of the Grand Prix of Europe meet at the Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Circuit to get ready for the F3 and GT races.

 
21/07/2008 - Bernie Ecclestone has asserted that the Grand Prix of Europe should be called the Grand Prix of the World and that the Valencia Street Circuit will be the best street circuit and one of the best circuits in the world during his visit to the Valencia Street Circuit with Francisco Camps.

21/07/2008

Bernie Ecclestone has asserted that the Grand Prix of Europe should be called the Grand Prix of the World and that the Valencia Street Circuit will be the best street circuit and one of the best circuits in the world during his visit to the Valencia Street Circuit with Francisco Camps.

 
23.07.2008 - Telefónica is the new sponsor for the Grand Prix that will be known as Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe.

23/07/2008

Telefónica is the new sponsor for the Grand Prix that will be known as Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe.

 
26/07/2008 - International GT Open drivers Mike Conway and Ho-Pin Tung  first drivers to win at the Valencia Street Circuit.

26/07/2008

International GT Open drivers Mike Conway and Ho-Pin Tung first drivers to win at the Valencia Street Circuit.

 
27/07/2008 - Jaime Alguersuari and Germán Sánchez achieve victories in the Spanish F3 Championship races at the Valencia Street Circuit.

27/07/2008

Jaime Alguersuari and Germán Sánchez achieve victories in the Spanish F3 Championship races at the Valencia Street Circuit.

 
27/07/2008 - Valencia Street Circuit gets FIA endorsement.

27/07/2008

Valencia Street Circuit gets FIA endorsement.

 
29/07/2008 - Valmor Sports presents parallel activities for the F1 Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe.

29/07/2008

Valmor Sports presents parallel activities for the F1 Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe.

 
08/08/2008 - Valmor Sports Puts Valencia Street Circuit Official Merchandise on Sale for the F1 Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe.

08/08/2008

Valmor Sports Puts Valencia Street Circuit Official Merchandise on Sale for the F1 Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe.

 
12/08/2008 - Valencian Government prepares a virtual map with information about the  Valencia Street Circuit.

12/08/2008

Valencian Government prepares a virtual map with information about the Valencia Street Circuit.

 
12/08/2008 - Presentation of medical services during the GP of Europe.

12/08/2008

Presentation of medical services during the GP of Europe.

 
15.08.2008 - Malvarrosa Beach Park, Hemisfèric Photo Point and Info Point Ayuntamiento de Valencia Openings, parallel activities of the GP of Europe.

15/08/2008

Malvarrosa Beach Park, Hemisfèric Photo Point and Info Point Ayuntamiento de Valencia Openings, parallel activities of the GP of Europe.

 
16/08/2008 - The 6 footbridges of the Valencia Street Circuit are alredy installed.

16/08/2008

The 6 footbridges of the Valencia Street Circuit are alredy installed.

 
19/08/2008 - Presentation of the trophies for the winners of the Formula One Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe.

19/08/2008

Presentation of the trophies for the winners of the Formula One Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe.

 
19/08/2008 - The Spanish flag that will be the dominant element of the Valencia Street Circuit Docks is raised up.

19/08/2008

The Spanish flag that will be the dominant element of the Valencia Street Circuit Docks is raised up.

 
20/08/2008 - Valmor Sports presents the F1 Grand Prix of Europe Official Guide.

20/08/2008

Valmor Sports presents the F1 Grand Prix of Europe Official Guide.

 
22/08/2008 - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) registered the best lap time (1.39.477) followed by Fernando Alonso (ING Renault) in the first practice sessions.

22/08/2008

Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) registered the best lap time (1.39.477) followed by Fernando Alonso (ING Renault) in the first practice sessions.

 
23/08/2008 - Felipe Massa (Ferrari) achieves first Pole Position at the Valencia Street Circuit (1.38.989) followed by Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) and Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber).

23/08/2008

Felipe Massa (Ferrari) achieves first Pole Position at the Valencia Street Circuit (1.38.989) followed by Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) and Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber).

 
24/08/2008 - 2008 Formula 1 Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe - Massa and Ferrari inaugurate the list of winners at Valencia Street Circuit in front of 212.134 people that visit the circuit over the weekend.

24/08/2008

2008 Formula 1 Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe
Massa and Ferrari inaugurate the list of winners at Valencia Street Circuit in front of 212.134 people that visit the circuit over the weekend.