MotoGP
Estoril
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The former host of the Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix joined the MotoGP calendar in 2000. Estoril is a track of extremes. The 4.182 km (2.599-mile) lap has one of the slowest average speeds of the year, with a lap record averaging just 153 km/h (95 mph). But in terms of maximum speed, only Mugello saw the MotoGP bikes go any faster than the 341.8 km/h (212.4 mph) recorded by Max Biaggi's Honda last year. That tells you a lot about the nature of the track. The fast bits are very fast; the slow bits very slow. There is a long straight entered via a fast corner where the bikes can stretch their legs, but it ends with very hard braking for a tight right-hand corner, and the rest of the lap is slow and highly technical. Race Track Details Creation date 1972 First MotoGP 2000 Grand Prix held Spectactor capacity Race Date 13/04/08 |
Estoril  Address Autódromo do Estoril 2646-901 Alcabideche 2765 Estoril Portugal Telephone +351 21 460 95 00 Fax +351 21 460 95 95 |
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Estoril All Time Records Track length 4182m Number of laps Number of corners Left Turns - 4 Rignt Turns - 9 Track Width 14m Pole Position Left Longest Straight 986m Best lap Record Pole |
Portuguese Grand Prix Previous Winners Year 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1988 1987 Rider Valentino Rossi Toni Elías Alex Barros Valentino Rossi Valentino Rossi Valentino Rossi Valentino Rossi Garry McCoy Eddie Lawson Eddie Lawson |
