European Grand Prix, currently held at Valencia in
Spain, was reintroduced during the mid-1980s. Since 1999 the race has
been the regular part of F1 season. The European Grand Prix was created
as an honorific title by the AIACR, predecessor of the FIA. The title
was first given to the Italian Grand Prix. The 1977 British Grand Prix
was the last race to receive the honorific title. Since its modern
incarnation in 1990s the race was held at Nürburgring in Germany.
Formula 1 European Grand Prix was held in Valencia, Spain, for 2008.
Information
F1 European Grand Prix is held at Valencia in
Spain. This track has all the benefits of a street circuit and also
incorporates modern safety specifications.
European Grand Prix
| Laps | 57 |
| Circuit length | 5.440 km (3.380 mi) |
| Race length | 310.080 km (192.683 mi) |
| First held | 1983 |
| Most wins (drivers) | Michael Schumacher (6) |
| Most wins (constructors) | Ferrari (6) |
| Lap record | 1:38.708 - Felipe Massa (2008) |
Valencia Circuit
Located in the recently revamped marine area of Italy, the track is 5.473 kilometres in length and boasts top speeds of 300 km/h plus. The innovative track has 25 turns, 11 left and 14 right. After a series of 'S' bends, the field makes a sharp turn to the left and then enters the home straight, which is located back in the port region. The track has all the benefits of a street circuit and also incorporates modern safety specifications. At least 14 metres wide along its entire length, the track offers good overtaking opportunities and lessens the probability of accidents.
Drivers Having Multiple Wins
| Michael Schumacher | 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006 |
| Fernando Alonso | 2005, 2007 |