 Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present) | |
.svg) Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present) | |
| Location | Oschersleben,Germany |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°01′38″N11°16′43″E / 52.02722°N 11.27861°E /52.02722; 11.27861 |
| FIA Grade | 2 |
| Broke ground | 5 April 1995; 30 years ago (1995-04-05) |
| Opened | 25 July 1997; 28 years ago (1997-07-25) |
| Construction cost | €58 million |
| Former names | Motopark Oschersleben (1997–2005) |
| Major events | Current: Sidecar World Championship (1998, 2000–2003, 2011–2019, 2021–present) DTM (2000–2001, 2004–2015, 2023–present) NASCAR Euro Series (2023–2025) Former: World SBK (2000–2004) WTCCRace of Germany (2005–2011) FIM EWC 8 Hours of Oschersleben (1999–2009, 2012–2019) TCR Eastern Europe Trophy (2023) International GT Open (2007) FIA GT (1998–1999, 2002–2009) |
| Website | http://www.motorsportarena.com |
| Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present) | |
| Length | 3.668 km (2.279 mi) |
| Race lap record | 1:15.050 ( Andreas Zuber,Dallara T05,2005,FR 3.5) |
| Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present) | |
| Length | 3.696 km (2.297 mi) |
| Race lap record | 1:18.846 ( Sergey Afanasyev,Lola B05/52,2011,Auto GP) |
| "B" Circuit (1997–present) | |
| Length | 2.600 km (1.616 mi) |
| "C" Circuit (1997–present) | |
| Length | 1.100 km (0.684 mi) |
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TheMotorsport Arena Oschersleben is a 3.696 km (2.297 mi) long race track with a width of 11–13 m (12–14 yd) and elevation changes of 23 m (75 ft). The circuit is located inOschersleben,Börde, approximately 30 km (19 mi) fromMagdeburg,Germany. Its fairly flat contours create a smooth, fast circuit.[1]
Opened on 25 July 1997 asMotopark Oschersleben, it was Germany's fourth permanent racecourse, afterNürburgring,Hockenheimring andSachsenring.
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben was a venue forFIA'sEuropean Touring Car Championship from2001 to2004 and theWorld Touring Car Championship from2005 to2011.
Consistently driving quickly is hard work on the fast and smooth circuit. The first turn, modified from its original rounded shape into a sharp 90-degree left, is a frequent source of multi-car accidents especially on the first lap, as a popularYouTube video of a touring race illustrates this case, with formerBTCC driver-turned commentatorJohn Cleland remarking that, "The guy who designed this first corner should be taken into a dark room and beat about the head".[2] There are many key turns to master for a fast lap. The end of the finish straight is the fastest spot on the circuit. The McDonald's chicane allows for different racing lines. However, an aggressive line may lead to early retirement with broken suspension.[1]
As of May 2025, the fastest official race lap records at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben are listed as:
