Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
Race track in Germany
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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, approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Magdeburg, Germany. Its fairly flat contours create a smooth, fast circuit.[1]
Motorcycle "A" Circuit (1997–present) | |
.svg) Grand Prix Circuit (2007–present) | |
| Location | Oschersleben, Germany |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°01′38″N 11°16′43″E |
| FIA Grade | 2 |
| Broke ground | 5 April 1995 |
| Opened | 25 July 1997 |
| 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) Former: NASCAR Euro Series (2023–2025) World SBK (2000–2004) WTCC Race of Germany (2005–2011) FIM EWC 8 Hours of Oschersleben (1999–2009, 2012–2019) TCR Eastern Europe (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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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 car 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
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- Current
- April: DMV Goodyear Racing Days
- May: Porsche Sports Cup Deutschland ADAC Racing Weekend Oschersleben
- July: Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, ADAC GT4 Germany
- August: IDM Superbike Championship, Moto4 Northern Cup
- October: Sidecar World Championship Sidecar Festival
- Former
- ADAC Formel Masters (2008–2014)
- ADAC Formula 4 (2015–2020)
- ADAC GT Masters (2007–2022, 2024)
- ADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Championship (2016–2022)
- ATS Formel 3 Cup (1998–2001, 2003–2014)
- Auto GP (2011)
- EuroBOSS Series (2006)
- Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 (2002–2005)
- European Touring Car Championship (2002–2004)
- Ferrari Challenge Europe (1998, 2005)
- FIA Formula Two Championship (2009–2010)
- FIA GT Championship (1998–1999, 2002–2009)
- FIA GT3 European Championship (2006, 2008–2009)
- FIA Sportscar Championship (2003)
- FIM Endurance World Championship
- 8 Hours of Oschersleben (1999–2009, 2012–2019)
- FIM eRoad Racing World Cup (2012–2013)
- Formula BMW ADAC (1998–2001, 2004–2007)
- Formula BMW Talent Cup (2011–2013)
- Formula Renault 3.5 Series (2005)
- Formula Renault V6 Eurocup (2003–2004)
- Formula Three Euroseries (2005–2006, 2009–2010)
- Formula Volkswagen Germany (2001–2003)
- GT4 European Cup (2007–2009)
- International Formula 3000 (1998)
- International Formula Master (2006–2009)
- International GT Open (2007)
- Interserie (2003)
- NASCAR Euro Series
- NASCAR GP Germany (2023–2025)
- NXT Gen Cup (2023, 2025)
- Porsche Carrera Cup Germany (1997, 1999–2001, 2004–2016, 2018, 2020–2021, 2024)
- Prototype Cup Germany (2023)
- SEAT León Eurocup (2008–2010)
- Superbike World Championship (2000–2004)
- Supercar Challenge (2004, 2007, 2016, 2024)
- Supersport World Championship (2000–2004)
- Super Tourenwagen Cup (1998–1999)
- TCR Eastern Europe Touring Car Series (2023)
- TCR Europe Touring Car Series (2019)
- TCR International Series (2016–2017)
- Trofeo Maserati (2006)
- V8Star Series (2001–2002)
- World Touring Car Championship
- FIA WTCC Race of Germany (2005–2011)
Lap records
As of August 2026, the fastest official race lap records at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben are listed as:
Notes
- YouTube videos showed that the race was held in 3.668 km layout despite the reference wrote circuit length as 3.696 km.
