Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (Brasília)
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Coordinates | 15°46′34.1″S 47°54′0.3″W / 15.776139°S 47.900083°W |
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Owner | Banco de Brasília (2022–2052) Terracap (2007–2021) NZ Empreendimentos (1995–2006) |
Broke ground | 1972 |
Opened | 3 February 1974 Re-opened: 2024 |
Closed | 2014 |
Architect | Samuel Dias |
Former names | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (1996–2014) Autódromo de Brasília (1974–1996) Autódromo Emilio Medici (1974) |
Major events | Current: Stock Car Pro Series (1979–1981, 1983–1986, 1988–1992, 1994–2014, 2024) Former: Formula One Grande Premio Presidente Emilio Medici (1974, non-championship race) BPR Global GT Series (1996, non-championship race) F3 Sudamericana (1988, 1990–1993, 1995–2011, 2013) Fórmula Truck (2002–2014) Formula 3 Brasil (2014) GT3 Brasil (2008) Mil Milhas Brasil (1997) |
Full Circuit (1974–2014, 2024) | |
Surface | Asphalt |
Length | 5.476 km (3.403 miles) |
Turns | 12 |
Race lap record | 1:47.651 ( Ricardo Sperafico, Dallara F394, 1999, F3) |
Outer Circuit (1974–2014, 2024) | |
Surface | Asphalt |
Length | 2.919 km (1.814 miles) |
Turns | 5 |
Race lap record | 0.57.893 ( Popó Bueno, Peugeot 408 Stock Car, 2013, Stock Car Brasil) |
Autódromo Brasília BRB is a racing circuit in
Location
The circuit is located in
History
Early history
The circuit opened in 1974, named Autódromo Emilio Medici after the country's
To celebrate the circuit's opening, a non-championship
Nelson Piquet ownership (1995–2006)
From 1995, the circuit was leased to NZ Empreendimentos, owned by
Refurbishment attempts (2006–2021)
On 19 August 2013 it was announced that the circuit would host a round of the
Another major announcement came on 18 September 2014, when it was confirmed that the circuit would host the opening round of the
BRB ownership (2022–present)
After the lack of progress with construction and restructuring, on 13 May 2022, Banco de Brasília (BRB) signed an agreement with the Government of the Federal District, that transferred ownership of the circuit and its facilities from previous owners Terracap.[1][17] The deal also entails a R$60 million investment for the circuit's refurbishment.[18] Following the announcement, the track was announced to host rounds of the Stock Car Brasil,[19] Stock Series, and F4 Brazil[20] championships.
Lap records
As of November 2013, the fastest official lap records at the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (Brasília) are listed as:
Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
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Full Circuit: 5.476 km (1974–2014, 2024) | ||||
Formula Three | 1:47.651[21] | Ricardo Sperafico | Dallara F394 | 1999 Brasília F3 Sudamericana round |
Formula One | 1:51.620 | Emerson Fittipaldi | McLaren M23 | 1974 Grande Premio Presidente Emilio Medici |
GT1 | 1:52.620[22] | Johnny Cecotto | McLaren F1 GTR | 1997 Mil Milhas Brasil |
Formula Renault 2.0 | 1:56.286[23] | Anderson Faria | Tatuus FR2000 | 2005 Brasília Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil round |
GT3 | 1:58.156[24] | Xandy Negrão[25] | Ford GT GT3 | 2008 Brasília GT3 Brasil round |
Outer Circuit: 2.919 km (1974–2014, 2024) | ||||
Stock Car Brasil | 0:57.893[26] | Popó Bueno | Peugeot 408 Stock Car | 2013 2nd Brasília Stock Car Brasil round |
Formula Three | 1:05.766[27] | Felipe Guimarães | Dallara F309 | 2013 Brasília F3 Sudamericana round |
Events
Current
- November: Stock Car Pro Series, F4 Brazilian Championship
- December: Turismo Nacional BR
Former
- Brazilian Formula Three Championship (2014)
- Formula 3 Sudamericana (1988, 1990–1993, 1995–2011, 2013)
- Formula One
- Grande Prêmio Presidente Emilio Medici (1974, non-championship race)
- Fórmula Truck (2002–2014)
- GT3 Brasil (2008)
- Mil Milhas Brasil (1997)
Notes
- ^ The circuit direction should be clockwise instead of the shown anti-clockwise direction in the image.
References
- ^ a b grandepremio (13 May 2022). "Banco BRB acerta com Distrito Federal e assume Autódromo de Brasília por 30 anos". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Marson, Leonardo (2022-07-01). "Autódromo de Brasília lança Instagram para acompanhamento das obras na pista". Racing Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/story/65180.html ESPN - Bernie's busman's holiday to Brasilia - Laurence Edmondson - November 25, 2011
- ^ "Autódromo de Brasília" (in Portuguese). Race Controle, official sporting organization of Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (of Brasília). Archived from the original on 2005-02-09. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
- ^ "Autódromo Internacional de Brasília" (in Portuguese). CTM2000 official website. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
- ^ http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns00987.html GrandPrix - Brazilian GP to switch venues? FEBRUARY 24, 1997
- ^ "TCDF determina que GDF retome administração do Autódromo" (in Portuguese). Equipe SpeedRacing.com.br. 2006-04-03. Retrieved 2007-11-14. [dead link]
- ^ "RECURSO INTERPOSTO PELA NZ EMPREENDIMENTOS E INVESTIMENTOS LTDA., CONTRA OS TERMOS DO ITEM IV-B DA DECISÃO Nº 763/2006" (in Portuguese). Ministério Público de Contas do Distrito Federal. 2006-06-30. Archived from the original on 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
- ^ "CONCESSÃO DE USO Nº 1/95, DA ÁREA E DAS INSTALAÇÕES DO AUTÓDROMO INTERNACIONAL NELSON PIQUET, PARA A EMPRESA NZ EMPREENDIMENTOS E INVESTIMENTOS LTDA" (in Portuguese). Ministério Público de Contas do Distrito Federal. 2006-11-23. Archived from the original on 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
- ^ http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/MotoGP+returning+to+Brazil+in+2014 MotoGP - MotoGP returning to Brazil in 2014 AutoEvolution - 2014 MotoGP: Brazil to Rejoin MotoGP with Nelson Piquet Brasilia Circuit
- ^ "2014 MotoGP: Brazil to Rejoin MotoGP with Nelson Piquet Brasilia Circuit". 20 August 2013.
- ^ http://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/racing/motogp/2014/february/revised-motogp-calendar-released-brazil-cancelled/#.VSM0GfmUcZ0 BikeSocial - Revised MotoGP calendar released, Brazil cancelled
- ^ http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/indycar-brazil-race-canceled-mark-miles-013015 Fox Sports - IndyCar: Mark Miles speaks out on Brazil race cancellation
- ^ http://www.racingcircuits.info/south-america/brazil/brasilia.html#.VSMyC_mUcZ0 Racing Circuits Info - Brasilia
- ^ http://www.stockcar.com.br/Noticias/2015/02/04/vicar-se-reune-com-governador-do-distrito-federal VICAR SE REÚNE COM GOVERNADOR DO DISTRITO FEDERAL (Portuguese)
- ^ http://www.stockcar.com.br/Noticias/2015/03/06/alterada-praca-da-terceira-etapa-da-temporada ALTERADA PRAÇA DA TERCEIRA ETAPA DA TEMPORADA (Portuguese)
- ^ Araújo, Aurélio (17 May 2022). "Terracap transfere autódromo de Brasília ao BRB". Jornal de Brasília (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "BRB assume o autódromo e vai investir R$ 60 milhões na reforma". Agita Brasília (in Brazilian Portuguese). 12 May 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Veja calendário 2023 da Stock Car, com 12 etapas". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ André, Felipe (2023-02-02). "Com etapa em Goiânia, Fórmula 4 divulga calendário para 2023". Mais Goiás (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ "Brasilia - Motorsport Magazine". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Mil Milhas Brasileiras 1997". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "2005 Brazilian Formula Renault Rounds 3 & 4: Brasilia, 30th May Race 2". Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "Brasil GT3 Brasília 2008". Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Xandy Negrão - Driver Database". Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "2013 Stock Car Pro Series Brasilia 2". Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "2013 Brasilia Sud-Am F3 - Round 11". Retrieved 25 June 2022.