Jarama Circuit

Two models of the Jarama Circuit, in Madrid. One is flat and the other have the elevation (5 times exaggerated).

The Circuito del Jarama (Circuit of Jarama), is a motorsport racetrack located in San Sebastián de los Reyes, north of Madrid. It was home to the Spanish Grand Prix nine times between 1968 and 1981, and the Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix 15 times between 1969 and 1988.

Designed by John Hugenholtz (who also created Suzuka and Zolder), the 3.850 km (2.392 mi) circuit was built by Alessandro Rocci in 1967.

It has a short main straight and most of the course consisted of tight, twisty corners so overtaking was extremely difficult.

Jarama hosted its last Formula One race in 1981 when it was deemed too narrow for modern racing. It still holds sports car, touring car and motorcycle races. Also is a popular place for trackdays, even with the noise limitation in the upper part (because of complaints by the residents nearby).

The circuit was lengthened in 1991, and then