Motorsport Arena Oschersleben

Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present)

Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present)
LocationOschersleben, Germany
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates52°01′38″N 11°16′43″E / 52.02722°N 11.27861°E / 52.02722; 11.27861
FIA Grade2
Broke ground5 April 1995; 29 years ago (1995-04-05)
Opened25 July 1997; 26 years ago (1997-07-25)
Construction cost€58 million
Former namesMotopark Oschersleben (1997–2005)
Major eventsCurrent:
Sidecar World Championship
(1998, 2000–2003, 2011–2019, 2021–present)
DTM (2000–2001, 2004–2015, 2023–present)
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series (2023–present)
ADAC GT Masters (2007–2022, 2024)
Former:
World SBK (2000–2004)
WTCC Race 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)
Websitehttp://www.motorsportarena.com
Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present)
Length3.696 km (2.297 miles)
Race lap record1:18.846 (Russia Sergey Afanasyev, Lola B05/52, 2011, Auto GP)
Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present)
Length3.668 km (2.279 miles)
Race lap record1:15.050 (Austria Andreas Zuber, Dallara T05, 2005, FR 3.5)
"B" Circuit (1997–present)
Length2.600 km (1.616 miles)
"C" Circuit (1997–present)
Length1.100 km (0.684 miles)
Aerial view of the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben

The Motorsport 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 in Oschersleben, Börde where is approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Magdeburg, Germany. Its fairly flat contours create a smooth, fast circuit.[1]

Opened on 25 July 1997 as Motopark Oschersleben, it was Germany's fourth permanent racecourse, after Nürburgring, Hockenheimring and Sachsenring.

Motorsport Arena Oschersleben was a venue for FIA's European Touring Car Championship from 2001 to 2004 and the World Touring Car Championship from 2005 to 2011.

The circuit

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 popular YouTube video of a touring race illustrates this case, with former BTCC driver-turned commentator John 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]

Events

DTM in 2007
Current
Former

Lap records

As of September 2023, the fastest official race lap records at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event Circuit Map
Grand Prix Circuit: 3.696 km (2007–present)
Auto GP 1:18.846[3] Sergey Afanasyev Lola B05/52 2011 Oschersleben Auto GP round
Formula 3 1:20.623[4] Nabil Jeffri Dallara F311 2014 Oschersleben German F3 round
DTM 1:21.255[5] Joey Hand BMW M3 DTM (E92) 2013 Oschersleben DTM round
F2 (2009–2012) 1:21.449 Andy Soucek Williams JPH1 2009 Oschersleben Formula Two round
International Formula Master 1:21.619[6] Chris van der Drift Tatuus N.T07 2008 Oschersleben Formula Master round
GT1 (GTS) 1:25.477[7] Mike Hezemans [nl] Chevrolet Corvette C6.R 2008 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours
Formula 4 1:26.386[8] Kim-Luis Schramm Tatuus F4-T014 2016 1st Oschersleben ADAC Formula 4 round
GT3 1:26.850[9] Philipp Eng BMW M6 GT3 2017 Oschersleben ADAC GT Masters round
Formula Renault 2.0 1:27.301[10] António Félix da Costa Tatuus FR2000 2008 Oschersleben Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup round
GT2 1:29.241[7] Tim Mullen Ferrari F430 GT2 2008 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours
ADAC Formel Masters 1:29.669[11] Mikkel Jensen Dallara Formulino 2014 Oschersleben ADAC Formel Masters round
Porsche Carrera Cup 1:30.518[12] Christopher Zöchling [de] Porsche 911 (991 I) GT3 Cup 2014 Oschersleben Porsche Carrera Cup Germany round
Formula BMW 1:31.370[13] Marco Wittmann Mygale FB02 2007 1st Oschersleben Formula BMW ADAC round
FIA GT Group-2 1:33.113[7] Ales Jirásek Mosler MT900 2008 FIA GT Oschersleben 2 Hours
TCR Touring Car 1:35.557 Dušan Borković SEAT León TCR 2016 Oschersleben TCR International Series round
Super 2000 1:36.185 Tom Coronel BMW 320 TC 2011 FIA WTCC Race of Germany
Motorcycle "A" Circuit: 3.668 km (1997–present)
Formula Renault 3.5 1:15.050[14] Andreas Zuber Dallara T05 2005 Oschersleben Formula Renault 3.5 Series round
Formula 3000 1:19.038[15] Luca Persiani Lola B99/50 2006 Oschersleben F3000 Masters round
Formula 3 1:19.183[16] Lewis Hamilton Dallara F305 2005 Oschersleben Formula 3 Euro Series round
GT1 (Prototype) 1:20.206[17] Jörg Müller Porsche 911 GT1-98 1998 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
LMP3 1:20.305[18] Laurents Hörr Duqueine D-08 2023 Oschersleben Prototype Cup Germany round
DTM 1:20.791[19] Mattias Ekström Audi A4 DTM 2005 2005 Oschersleben DTM round
LMP675 1:21.377[20] Hayanari Shimoda DBA4 03S 2003 FIA Sportscar Championship Oschersleben
GT3 1:22.629[21] Ayhancan Güven Porsche 911 (992) GT3 R 2023 Oschersleben DTM round
GT1 (GTS) 1:23.527[22] Mike Hezemans [nl] Chevrolet Corvette C6.R 2006 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
Formula Renault 2.0 1:24.011[23] Xavier Maassen Tatuus FR2000 2006 2nd Oschersleben Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup round
Formula 4 1:24.391[24] Jonny Edgar Tatuus F4-T014 2020 Oschersleben ADAC Formula 4 round
Superbike 1:25.152[25] Markus Reiterberger BMW M1000RR 2022 Oschersleben IDM Superbike round
Porsche Carrera Cup 1:26.500[26] Laurin Heinrich Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup 2021 Oschersleben Porsche Carrera Cup Germany round
World SBK 1:26.549[27] Colin Edwards Honda VTR1000SP2 2002 Oschersleben World SBK round
FIM EWC 1:26.773[28] Josh Hook Honda CBR1000RR 2019 8 Hours of Oschersleben
GT2 1:27.220[22] Tim Mullen Ferrari F430 GT2 2006 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
Supersport 1:27.567[29] Melvin van der Voort Yamaha YZF-R6 2023 Oschersleben IDM Supersport round
GT2 (GTS) 1:28.243[30] Karl Wendlinger Chrysler Viper GTS-R 1999 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
Formula BMW 1:28.610[31] Sébastien Buemi Mygale FB02 2005 Oschersleben Formula BMW ADAC round
N-GT 1:28.650[32] Christian Pescatori Ferrari 360 Modena GTC 2004 FIA GT Oschersleben 500km
FIA GT Group-2 1:29.604[33] Shaun Balfe Mosler MT900R 2005 FIA GT Oschersleben Supercar 500
GT4 1:30.111[34] Jan Philipp Springbob [de] Mercedes-AMG GT4 2023 Oschersleben ADAC GT4 Germany round
World SSP 1:30.386[35] Broc Parkes Honda CBR600RR 2004 Oschersleben World SSP round
Super Touring 1:30.632[36] Laurent Aïello Peugeot 406 1998 Oschersleben STW Cup round
TCR Touring Car 1:31.449[a][37] Adam Kout [cs] Hyundai Elantra N TCR 2023 Oschersleben TCR Eastern Europe round
Stock car racing 1:32.395[38] Liam Hezemans Toyota Camry 2023 Oschersleben NASCAR Whelen Euro Series round
Super 2000 1:33.018[39] Frank Diefenbacher SEAT Toledo Cupra 2004 Oschersleben ETCC round
Supersport 300 1:35.507[40] Marvin Siebdrath [de] Yamaha YZF-R3 2023 Oschersleben IDM Supersport 300 round
Northern Talent Cup 1:35.666[41] Lenoxx Phommara KTM RC4 R 2023 Oschersleben Northern Talent Cup round
NXT Gen Cup 1:47.470[42] Ellis Spiezia LRT NXT1 2023 Oschersleben NXT Gen Cup round

Notes

  1. ^ YouTube videos showed that the race was held in 3.668 km layout despite the reference wrote circuit length as 3.696 km.

References

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