About the Venue
The Donington Park National Circuit in Derbyshire is a 1.98-mile (3.19 km) premier UK racing venue owned by MSV, hosting major events like the BTCC and British GT, featuring 10 challenging turns.
Key Details of the National Circuit:
- Length: 1.98 miles (3.186 km).
- Configuration: 10 turns (4 left, 6 right).
- Key Features: Fast, undulating, with iconic corners like Craner Curves, Old Hairpin, and Fogarty Esses.
- Lap Record: 57.221 seconds, set by Marijn van Kalmthout in 2011.
- Layout: The National circuit uses the shorter layout, missing out the expansive "GP Loop" added in the late 90s.