Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke

The Grand-Prix-Strecke (Grand Prix Course) was built in 1984 as a safe, modern alternative to the treacherous Nordschleife. The 5.148 km (3.199-mile) circuit was constructed adjacent to the original start/finish area and incorporates a tight first corner, a fast stadium section, and a mix of medium and slow-speed corners. It hosted the Formula 1 German and European Grands Prix for many years. While considered by some to lack the raw character of its older sibling, the GP-Strecke is a challenging track in its own right, demanding technical precision and providing good overtaking opportunities, particularly into the Turn 1 hairpin. It is the primary circuit for most major international events at the Nürburgring, including the DTM, and serves as the pit and paddock complex for the 24-hour race that utilizes the combined layout.