Brno Circuit

Automotodrom Brno

LocationBrno, Czech Republic
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates49°12′17″N 16°27′02″E / 49.20472°N 16.45056°E / 49.20472; 16.45056
FIA Grade2
OwnerShakai (August 2023–present)
Karel Abraham, Sr. (2005–August 2023)
Broke ground1985 (for modern circuit)
Opened1930 (for road circuit)
18 July 1987; 37 years ago (1987-07-18) (for modern circuit)
Major events
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Future:
Former:
Websitehttps://www.automotodrombrno.cz/
Permanent Grand Prix Circuit (1987–present)
Length5.403 km (3.357 miles)
Turns14 (8 right, 6 left)
Race lap record1:36.065 (Ingo Gerstl, Toro Rosso STR1, 2017, BOSS GP/F1)
4th Road Circuit (1975–1986)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length10.925 km (6.789 miles)
Turns29
Race lap record3:29.910 (Johnny Cecotto, Yamaha YZR500 (0W35), 1977, 500cc)
3rd Road Circuit (1964–1974)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length13.941 km (8.663 miles)
Turns40
Race lap record4:57.000 (Gianfranco Bonera, MV Agusta 500 Four, 1974, 500cc)
2nd Road Circuit (1949–1963)
SurfaceAsphalt/Cobbles
Length17.800 km (11.061 miles)
Turns73
Race lap record8:03.000 (Prince Bira/Toulo de Graffenried, Maserati 4CLT/48, 1949, GP)
Original Road Circuit (1930–1948)
SurfaceAsphalt/Cobbles
Length29.194[1] km (18.109 miles)
Turns128[1]
Race lap record11:59.300 (Rudolf Caracciola, Mercedes-Benz W125, 1937, GP)

The Masaryk circuit (Czech: Masarykův okruh) or Masarykring, also referred to as the Brno Circuit, refers to two motorsport race tracks located in Brno, Czech Republic. The original street circuit was made up of public roads, and at its longest measured 29.194 km (18.140 mi). The track is named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. In 1949, events such as the Czechoslovakian Grand Prix attracted top teams and drivers. In 1987, the new (current) circuit was opened. The Brno Circuit is historically one of the oldest circuits, on the place were also held the most motorcycle championships in history after the TT Circuit Assen.[2]

  1. ^ a b Ing. A. Závodník, Masarykův okruh závodní, 1930
  2. ^ "Brněnská Grand Prix je v oblibě. Ať spraví asfalt, říká ale Kornfeil". Brněnský deník (in Czech). 6 August 2019.