Circuito Permante de Jerez

Circuito Permante de Jerez is a 4,428 m (2.752-s)] racing circuit located deep within the sherry-producing south of Spain.

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Built in 1986 to host the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix, the circuit's remote location never allowed significant spectator turnout. Despite some great racing, including a race won by Ayrton Senna by 14 thousandths of a second, a horrible accident during qualifying for the 1990 race dropped Jerez from the calendar.

Related Topics:
1986 - Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix - Ayrton Senna - 1990 race

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However, in 1994 Jerez instituted safety changes throughout the circuit, including a new chicane at the Senna curve. As a result, Jerez hosted the European Grand Prix in 1994 and in 1997 (the memorable race featuring the coming together of Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve).

Related Topics:
1994 - European Grand Prix - 1997 - Race - Michael Schumacher - Jacques Villeneuve

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