Comunitat Circuit Spain

The 2.489 mile long track, despite a comparatively long main straight, is the second shortest and second slowest on the MotoGP calendar. There are five right hand corners and nine lefts and it's a favourite testing track for Formula One cars especially before racing in Monaco. The feature which makes this circuit differ from the rest of European circuits built so far is the outer layer of the track, where civilian buildings and the parking of the paddock, drivers, press and services have been distributed. Due to the removal of these large spaces within the circuit, it has provided for more flexibility allowing for more combinations and utilisation of routes.

In the 2005 season finale, Marco Melandri took a dominant race victory in Valencia. Melandri lead the race from the first lap and never lost his lead, despite being pressured by Nicky Hayden all the way to the chequered flag. Hayden was racing wheel to wheel with Melandri for the whole race, but seemed unable to find a way through, except for a weak try on the last lap. The race also witnessed an impressive Valentino Rossi fight back, but saw pole sitter Sete Gibernau's 2005 jinx strike yet again.

The International Manises Airport, located just 7.5 miles from the Circuit, connects Valencia with the most important national and international airports. The drive from the airport and city centre to the circuit is easy - join A3 route, heading towards Madrid, and take the 334km exit, adjacent to the service station/hotel, and drive onto the circuit approach road. The A-3 dual carriageway and the bypass connect Valencia with Alicante and Barcelona without the need to cross the city.