Circuito de Navarra
Circuito de Navarra at a glance
- Location
- Los Arcos, Navarre
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 4.313 km (2.68 mi)
- Turns
- 16
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2010
- Owner
- MotorSport Vision
- Address
- Calle Malvasía 5
- Phone
- +34 948 64 03 50
- Website
- circuitodenavarra.com
Track map and layout
Circuito de Navarra opened in 2010 near Los Arcos in the Navarre countryside and was substantially reworked in 2024, when a resurfacing and realignment project was followed by a circuit extension that brought the full layout to 4.313 km and 16 corners. The lap combines fast, open sections with tighter technical corners across gently rolling farmland, and the circuit also offers medium (2.693 km) and short (1.391 km) configurations for smaller events, testing and track days. Its 32 modern pit garages and generous paddock space have made it a popular venue for national championships and British and European club racers travelling south for warmer winter testing.
Named corners and sections
- Turn 1. A wide braking zone at the end of the main straight, the circuit's principal overtaking point.
- Final sector. A tighter, technical run of corners added in the 2024 extension before the lap rejoins the main straight.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Circuit | 4.31 km | 16 turns; current full layout since the September 2024 extension |
| Medium Circuit | 2.69 km | shortened layout used for club events and some domestic series |
| Short Circuit | 1.39 km | used for karting, driver training and smaller club events |
Events and race weekends
Circuito de Navarra does not host a world championship round but is a regular stop for Spanish national racing, including the Spanish Superbike Championship (twice a year), TCR Spain, the Spanish F4 championship, the Spanish Truck Championship and the Ultimate Cup Series endurance races. It has previously hosted international series including Superleague Formula and the FIA GT1 World Championship, and remains popular for GT and touring car testing given its modern facilities.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) | Motorcycle racing | May and September | held twice in the season |
| TCR Spain / F4 Spanish Championship | Touring cars / single-seaters | October | |
| Ultimate Cup Series | GT/endurance racing | October | |
| Spanish Truck Championship | Truck racing | May |
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits in open countryside near Los Arcos, roughly 45 minutes south-west of Pamplona and about an hour from Logroño, making either city a practical airport gateway. There is no rail station near the circuit; the nearest useful stations are in Pamplona and Logroño, from where visitors continue by hire car, as public transport does not reach Los Arcos directly.
- Pamplona Airport (PNA) · about 45 min drive
- Logroño-Agoncillo Airport (RJL) · about 55 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is extensive, with the main car park accommodating around 5,000 vehicles; access is generally straightforward outside the biggest national championship weekends.
Hire a car, since Los Arcos and the circuit are not well served by public transport from either Pamplona or Logroño.
Hotels and camping near Circuito de Navarra
Most visitors base themselves in Pamplona or Logroño, both roughly 45-60 minutes away and offering a wide range of hotels, or in Estella-Lizarra, a smaller town closer to the circuit with a more limited choice of accommodation. Rooms in the wider region are easiest to find outside the biggest national race weekends.
Where to look
Estella-Lizarra is the closest town with hotels; Pamplona and Logroño, both roughly 45-60 minutes away, offer a much wider choice of accommodation.
Camping
The circuit offers camping options for race weekends and track-day events, including paddock and trackside camping passes bookable through the official site.
RV
Motorhome and caravan parking is available within the circuit grounds for event weekends; contact the circuit directly to book a pitch.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Circuito de Navarra runs its own regular 'Tandas' track days for cars and motorcycles on all three of its layouts, and its modern facilities and mild winter climate make it a popular destination for British and other European track-day organisers running events outside their home season. Options range from open-pitlane sessions to full-day hire of the Grand Prix circuit.
Who runs days here
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Superbike (full circuit) | 1:44.982 | Roman Ramos | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR | 2025 |
Spectator guide
As a national and club racing venue rather than a world championship host, Circuito de Navarra has more modest permanent grandstands than Spain's Grand Prix circuits, with general admission areas around the main straight and final sector giving good value views for domestic race meetings.
Seating
General admission areas and a smaller number of grandstands line the main straight and final corners.
Best places to watch
The main straight and Turn 1 area offer the best combination of overtaking action and accessible general admission viewing.
Weather
- May-September (main race season): warm, dry summers typical of inland Navarre, with highs often 25-32°C
History of Circuito de Navarra
A modern circuit for northern Spain
Circuito de Navarra opened in June 2010 near the small town of Los Arcos, giving northern Spain a modern, purpose-built racing venue to complement older circuits further south. It was designed with generous paddock and pit facilities, including 32 first-class garages, aimed at attracting national championships, international GT and touring car series, and club track days rather than Formula 1 or MotoGP.
International series and ownership change
In its early years the circuit hosted international events including Superleague Formula and rounds of the FIA GT1 World Championship, giving it a brief spell on the global GT calendar. In November 2022 the circuit was acquired by MotorSport Vision, the British motorsport group behind circuits including Brands Hatch and Oulton Park, bringing new investment and closer ties to European track-day and club-racing organisers.
Reworked for the modern era
The circuit underwent a major two-phase renovation in 2024: a resurfacing and realignment project completed between January and March was followed by a circuit extension finished that September, bringing the full lap to its current 4.313 km and 16 corners. Today Circuito de Navarra is a regular host for the Spanish Superbike Championship, TCR Spain, the Spanish F4 championship and endurance racing, alongside a busy year-round programme of track days that draws visitors from across Spain and further afield in Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Circuito de Navarra?+
The full Grand Prix layout is 4.313 km (2.680 miles) with 16 corners, following a 2024 extension; medium (2.693 km) and short (1.391 km) configurations are also available.
Has Circuito de Navarra hosted international racing?+
Yes. It has hosted Superleague Formula and rounds of the FIA GT1 World Championship, and today hosts national series including the Spanish Superbike Championship, TCR Spain and F4 Spanish Championship.
Who owns Circuito de Navarra?+
The circuit has been owned by MotorSport Vision, the British motorsport group that also runs Brands Hatch and Oulton Park, since November 2022.
How far is the circuit from Pamplona?+
It is roughly 45 minutes by car south-west of Pamplona, and about an hour from Logroño.
Can the public drive Circuito de Navarra?+
Yes. The circuit runs its own regular Tandas track days for cars and motorcycles on all three of its layouts, alongside third-party organised events.
Does Circuito de Navarra have camping?+
Yes. Trackside and paddock camping passes are available for race weekends and track-day events, bookable through the official site.
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Facts checked against 4 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-10.