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Coordinates:52°49′47.3″N1°22′46.4″W/ 52.829806°N 1.379556°W/52.829806; -1.379556
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Donington Park

LocationDerbyshire,England
Time zoneGMT(UTC+0)
BST(April–October,UTC+1)
Coordinates52°49′47.3″N1°22′46.4″W/ 52.829806°N 1.379556°W/52.829806; -1.379556
Capacity120,000
FIA Grade2 (both layouts)[a]
OwnerMotorSport Vision(2017–2038)
OperatorMotorSport Vision
Opened1931
(re-opened 1977)
Closed1940
Construction cost£12,000
Major eventsCurrent:
World SBK(1988–2001, 2007–2009, 2011–2019, 2021–present)
BTCC(1977–1979, 1981–present)
British GT(1993–present)
BSB(1996–2009, 2011–present)
TCR UK(2018–present)
Former:
F1European Grand Prix(1993)
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
British motorcycle Grand Prix(1987–2009)
Sidecar World Championship(1987–2001, 2008, 2014–2016, 2021–2022)
FIA WTCCRace of UK(2011)
ELMS6 Hours of Donington(2006, 2012)
DTM(2002–2003)
FIM EWC(1981–1982, 1987)
FIA GT(1997–1999, 2002–2004)
World Sportscar Championship(1989–1990, 1992)
FIA GT1 World Championship(2012)
Websitehttps://www.donington-park.co.uk/
Grand Prix Circuit (1986–present)
Length4.020 km (2.498 miles)
Turns12
Race lap record1:17.707 (Kimiya Sato,Lola B05/52,2013,Auto GP)
National Circuit with realigned Goddards Chicane (2010–present)
Length3.149 km (1.957 miles)
Turns10
Race lap record0:57.221 (Marijn van Kalmthout,Benetton B197,2011,F1)
National Circuit (1977–2009)
Length3.149 km (1.957 miles)
Turns10
Race lap record0:57.521 (Klaas Zwart,Benetton B197,2004,F1)
Grand Prix Circuit (1937–1939)
Length5.029 km (3.125 miles)
Turns15
Race lap record2:11.4 (Bernd Rosemeyer/Manfred von Brauchitsch,Auto Union Type C/Mercedes-Benz W125,1937,GP)
Grand Prix Circuit (1935–1936)
Length4.107 km (2.552 miles)
Turns13
Race lap record2:08.4 (Giuseppe Farina,Maserati V8RI,1935,GP)
Original Circuit (1931–1934)
Length3.518 km (2.186 miles)
Turns13
Race lap record2:06.0 (Earl Howe,Bugatti Type 51,1933,GP)
The Donington Circuit layout in 1937

Donington Parkis amotorsportcircuitlocated nearCastle DoningtoninDerbyshire,England. The circuit business is now owned byJonathan Palmer'sMotorSport Visionorganisation, and the surrounding Donington Park Estate, still owned by the Wheatcroft family, is currently under lease byMotorSport Visionuntil 2038.[1]It has a capacity of 120,000, and is also the venue of theDownload Festival.

Originally part of theDonington Hallestate, it was created as a racing circuit during the period between the First and Second World Wars when the GermanSilver Arrowswere battling for the European Championship. Used as a military vehicle storage depot during theSecond World War,it fell into disrepair until bought by local construction entrepreneurTom Wheatcroft.Revived under his ownership in the 1970s, it hosted a singleFormula Onerace in 1993, but became the favoured home of the British round of theMotoGPmotorcycling championship.

Leasedby Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd in 2007 the hope that Formula One racing could return to the track, the incomplete venture failed to raise sufficient financial backing during the aftermath of the2008 global financial crisis.DVLL consequently lost the rights to the British rounds of both Formula 1 and MotoGP series, and in itsbankruptcyreturned the track to the Wheatcroft family in December 2009.

Under Wheatcroft's ownership, the venue underwent significant work, with the track restored to use in autumn 2010, before major upgrades in the following five years. At the end of 2010, it was announced that Donington would become home to an annual historic motorsport event, the Donington Historic Festival, with new events constantly being added. Since 2010, significant investment across the venue has seen major improvements made to its infrastructure,[2]while the circuit has become a regular fixture for top class motorcycling in the form of theSuperbike World Championship.

In January 2017, the circuit business and a long-term lease on the estate was purchased byMotorSport Vision,[3]with the purchase cleared by authorities in August of the same year.[4]Significant investment has seen facilities at the venue brought up to modern standards, with a new restaurant, toilet blocks, large new grandstand and new circuit offices, as well as other detail changes.[5]As well as improving the infrastructure, MSV made additions to the race calendar, with additional major events planned for 2019 which included extra rounds of the British Superbike Championship[6]and British GT.[7]

History[edit]

Creation, Pre-War racing[edit]

Donington Park motor racing circuit was the first permanentparkcircuit in England, which also ended the race circuitmonopolythatBrooklandshad held since 1907.

Fred Craner was a formermotorcyclerider who had taken part in sevenIsle of Man TTraces,[8]and was by 1931 a Derby garage owner and secretary of the Derby & District Motor Club.[9] Craner approached John Gillies Shields, the owner of theDonington Hall estate,to use the extensive roads on his land for racing.[8]

The original track was 2.186 mi (3.518 km) in length, and based on normal width unsealed estate roads.[8]The first motor cycle race took place onWhit Monday(25 May) 1931.[8]For 1933 Craner obtained permission to build a permanent track, with the original layout widened and sealed at a cost of £12,000.[8]The first car race was held on 25 March, followed by three car meetings further that year. The first Donington Park Trophy race was held on 7 October 1933, and the 20-lap invitation event was won by theEarl Howein aBugatti Type 51.[8]

Donington Park showing Spitfire sculpture and track (2005)

In 1935 the first 300-mile (480 km)Donington Grand Prixwas won byRichard "Mad Jack" Shuttleworthin anAlfa Romeo P3.[10] In the1937 Donington Grand Prixand 1938Donington Grand Prix,the race winners were respectivelyBernd RosemeyerandTazio Nuvolari,both inAuto Union'Silver Arrows.'

The circuit at Donington Park was closed in 1940 due toWorld War II,when it was requisitioned by theMinistry of Defenceand was converted into a military vehicle depot.[11]It was "derequisitioned" in 1956 and approved for racing by local planning authorities in 1957.[12]

Wheatcroft revival (1971–2006)[edit]

In 1971 the park was bought by business man and car collectorTom Wheatcroft,who funded the rebuilding of the track. Wheatcroft moved his collection to a museum known as theDonington Grand Prix Exhibitionwhich opened in 1973, and had the largest collection of Grand Prix cars in the world until its closure in 2018.

Wheatcroft had to battle againstLeicestershire County Council,which had refused to allow planning consent for a return to racing, but Wheatcroft successfully appealed and had laid out the track by early 1976.[13]

The first postwar race meeting was for motorcycles held on Sunday, 15 May 1977, organised by The Pathfinders and Derby Motor Club. The motor racing circuit re-opened for cars on Saturday 28 May 1977. The first postwar car race meeting was organised by the Nottingham Sports Car Club, sponsored by local Lotus dealers, J A Else of Codnor. That first car meeting nearly did not happen, as the localramblerstried to assert their rights to retain access to footpaths at the eleventh hour. The meeting went ahead as a "Motor Trial", a legal loophole that curtailed the use of single seater racing cars for that opening meeting. The NSCC continued to run race meetings at Donington until the Donington Racing Club was formed and a licence to run race meetings obtained.

The Melbourne Loop was built in 1985 to increase the lap distance to 2.498 mi (4.020 km) and allow the track to host Grand Prix motorcycle races. At the previously 1.957 mi (3.149 km) the circuit was deemed too short. The shorter layout remains as the "National" circuit, which is used for most non-Grand Prix events.

Near the end of the 20th century Donington has held meetings ofMotoGP,theBritish Touring Car ChampionshipandBritish Superbike Championship,as well as the1993 European Grand Prix.

Other events taking place at the track include a 1000 kmendurance racefor theLe Mans Seriesin 2006, theWorld Series by Renaultand theGreat and British Motorsport Festival.On 26 August 2007, the circuit hosted the BritishMotocrossGrand Prix, with a purpose-built motocross circuit constructed on the infield of the road circuit.[14]

Casey Stonerat the2009 British motorcycle Grand Prix.

Donington Ventures Leisure (2007–2009)[edit]

In 2007, Wheatcroft via the holding company Wheatcroft & Son Ltd, sold a 150-yearleaseon the land on which the track and museum are located toDonington Ventures Leisure Ltd (DVLL).[15]

In July 2008, it was announced that DVLL had won the rights to theBritish Grand Prixfor 17 years from July 2010, withNorth West Leicestershirecouncil approving plans for the required track and facility rebuilt design byHermann Tilketo be constructed from January 2009.

On 27 and 28 September 2008, theMotocross des Nations,the biggest and longest running event in World Championship Motocross, was at Donington Park.[16]

It soon became clear that DVLL, led by Simon Gillett, was in serious financial difficulty. Chris Sylt, a respected journalist specialising in the financial side of Formula One, questioned Simon Gillett's track record, citing an earlier failure of his company Innovation Motorsport, owing £200,000, and his apparent lack of experience.

In April 2009, Wheatcroft & Son Ltd took legal action against DVLL in Derby County Court, seeking £2.47m in rent arrears, as well as forfeiture of the lease. The legal action put the future of the British Grand Prix in doubt, withBernie Ecclestonerestating that if Donington did not meet required standards to host the event, there will be no British Grand Prix from 2010.[17]

On 5 June 2009, it was announced that an out of court settlement had been reached between Wheatcroft & Son Ltd and DVLL.[18]

On 24 October 2009, media sources reported that Donington had failed to raise the £135 million needed to stage a British Grand Prix. The BBC commented in its coverage that: "Donington's bid looks over, and that Ecclestone has offered the race toSilverstone."[19]Although DVLL gave furtherpublic relationsassurance that it would be able to raise the required finance and host the Grand Prix, on 29 October 2009, Ecclestone confirmed that the British Grand Prix would not be held at Donington.

On 18 November 2009, the company went intoadministration[20][21]with debts to contractors and suppliers approaching £4 million and a secured loan of £14 million with Anglo Irish Bank, according to the Administrator's report.. Acting chairman Mr Price said: "This need not be the end of Formula One racing at Donington. It still remains a fantastic location. It needs people of vision to get the dream to the starting grid. We are certainly hopeful that a 2011 Grand Prix could take place at the site."[22]

On 7 December 2009, Formula One Management announced that Silverstone had been awarded a 17-year contract to hold the British Grand Prix from 2010 until 2026.[23]

On 11 December 2009, it was announced that DVLL had lost the rights to hold theBritish Superbike Championshiprace due to be held on 10–12 September 2010. These dates will now be used for a race atCroft.[24]

Return to Wheatcroft family (2009–2017)[edit]

Donington'sDunlop Bridge

On 24 December 2009 it was announced that a buyer for Donington Ventures Leisure had not been found, which thus meant that the 150-year lease given by Wheatcroft & Son Ltd to Donington Ventures Leisure was terminated.[25]The ownership immediately reverted to Wheatcroft & Son Ltd, now led byKevin Wheatcroftin light of the death of his father in 2009. Wheatcroft vowed to re-open Donington Park as soon as possible.[26] There were hopes to re-open the circuit in August 2010,[27]and this was accomplished with the Donington Revival meeting.

On 26 May 2010 Wheatcroft announced that the lease for Donington Park had been sold (Subject To Contract) toWorcestershire-basedAdroit Group.Adroit proceeded to resurrect the circuit, not only rebuilding the removed track sections, but also renewing infrastructure. This included the re-alignment of Foggy's bend, but not the oldDunlop Bridgedue to new built MSA/FIA regulations. As a result of a series of inspections, the circuit successfully regained its ACU, MSA and FIA Grade 2 licences. However, Wheatcrofts and Adroit failed to agree terms of a final lease contract, and hence terminated their outline agreement.

The Wheatcroft-owned company Donington Park Racing took control of the circuit in late 2010, gaining events from both World Touring Cars and the World Superbikes, plus the inaugural Donington Historic Festival.

60 race days are held each year, including events from the British Touring Car Championship, British Superbikes, World Superbikes, British GT, rallying and historic festivals for both cars and motorcycles. Racing takes place on most weekends between March and October, with visits from most British racing clubs. Donington has also been host to the annual Season Launch for the BTCC since 2013, while the British Superbike Championship also holds major test days at the circuit.

TheFIA Formula E Championshipand its teams also constructed its headquarters at the circuit in the early years of its competition. All teams in the electric series were based at the venue, and Donington hosted several pre-season test dates before each season, some of which were open to spectators. For the2017–18 season,the series switched their pre-season test venue to theCircuit Ricardo TormoinValencia,Spain.

Wheatcroft has also invested heavily to restore the circuit infrastructure to its former glories. The infield which was excavated during the late 2000s has been completely restored and raised even higher in some areas, while pit and paddock facilities have also been improved. Outside the circuit boundaries, an all terrain course has been constructed, as well as improvements to hospitality buildings and conferencing suites.[2]

Purchase by MotorSport Vision (2017–present)[edit]

In January 2017, the circuit business was taken over byMotorSport Vision,with the Donington Park Estate on a 21-year lease, until 2038.[1]The purchase was cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority in August 2017,[28]with work commencing almost immediately on venue improvements.

Additions over the winter period of 2017-18 included a full resurface of paddock areas and access roads, the addition of the Garage 39 Restaurant, cafe and bar,[29]and a large new grandstand at Hollywood corner. Several old toilet blocks were also demolished to make way for more modern units. while detail changes were carried out around the venue. The circuit office was also relocated to a newer building within the paddock.

For 2019, work was completed on a new main entrance area near the existing paddock entrance, that better separates pedestrians from vehicle traffic.

In April 2021 MSV announced it had purchased the freehold of the Donington Hall Estate[30]comprising Donington Hall itself, former office building Hastings House and the Lansdowne workshops building. The estate is set in 28 acres of grounds next to the Donington Park race circuit. MSV plans to develop the Grade II* listed Hall into a 40-bedroom hotel, scheduled to open in 2023. Hastings House will become the Donington Hall Motorhouse, a stabling facility for supercars, classic road and racing cars and motorcycles, whilst the Lansdowne workshops, will be available to let for high-end motor engineering businesses which support the preparation and maintenance of vehicles kept at the Donington Hall Motorhouse and used on the race circuit.

Motorsport at Donington[edit]

Superleague Formulacars on the Wheatcroft Straight at Donington Park in 2008

Donington Park has long been home to many prestigious motorsport events includingBTCC,British F3,British Superbike Championship,WorldSBK,Superleague Formula,Truck Racing.

Formula One[edit]

1993 European Grand Prix[edit]

Main article:1993 European Grand Prix

Donington Park was the host of the1993European Grand Prixon 11 April 1993. The race, which was affected by rain, was notable for the dominance ofAyrton Sennawhere he won the race by over 1 minute fromDamon Hill,having advanced from fifth to first in the opening lap.

This race was described byAtlasF1as the 'Drive of the Decade'.[31]There is a memorial to Senna in the grounds of the racetrack, outside the Donington Collections.

Failed 2010 British Grand Prix bid[edit]

Proposed 2010 circuit
See also:2010 Formula One season

On 4 July 2008Bernie Ecclestoneannounced that Donington Park would hold theBritish Grand Prixfrom2010onwards in a 17-year deal, having been hosted exclusively bySilverstonesince 1987.[32] On 10 July 2008, the proposal was that the track would have a major upgrade designed byHermann Tilke,to include an entirely new pit complex along Starkey's Straight and increasing the circuit length to 2.944 mi (4.738 km), by the addition of a new infield loop, to get it up to the standards required for modern day Formula One racing.[33][34]

The proposal included that the racetrack would be the first to be accessed only by public transportation, with viewers' cars not being allowed to enter the facility. This was in part an answer to the lack of road access, which regularly resulted in long tailbacks, for example when 30,000 bikers exited major motorcycle events. A shuttle-bus service would run from the close byEast Midlands Parkway station,on theMidland Main LinefromLondontoSheffield.[35]

In light of the financial crisis and Donington's potential inability to raise the necessary funds, Bernie Ecclestone stated on 20 June 2009 that the 2010 British Grand Prix would be held at Silverstone if Donington was not ready to host it. This was a change from his previous "Donington or nothing" standpoint and he cited changes in the structure of theBRDC,meaning there was a better way of negotiating with them over future commercial rights. Furthermore, during an interview with theBBCabout theFormula One Teams Associationthreatening to break away and form their own series,FIApresidentMax Mosleysaid it was "highly likely" the 2010 British Grand Prix would return to Silverstone.[36]

Donington was given an extended two-week deadline to prove their financing to host the 2010 British Grand Prix. This did not work out, as fundraising attempts fell through on 22 October 2009.[37] Consequently Bernie Ecclestone confirmed a few days after, that Donington would not be hosting the British Grand Prix.[38]

On 18 November 2009, less than one month after it was confirmed that the Donington had lost the right to host the British Grand Prix, circuit owner Donington Ventures Leisure Limited was placed intoadministration.[39] Ecclestone initially had promised potential new owners the option of reviving the deal, but in December 2009 Silverstone won the contract for the next 17 years.[40]

Motorcycle Grands Prix (1987–2009)[edit]

Donington Park has also been the home ofGrand Prix motorcycle racing.After the Isle of Man TT Races lost World Championship status,[41]from the 1977 UK inaugural race, GP racing was held at Silverstone until 1986. For the next 23 years, Donington held the race up until 2009, but in light of the proposed Donington Formula 1 deal, Grand Prix organisersDorna Sportsagreed a five-year deal with Silverstone from 2010.[42]Following the failed 2010 Formula 1 bid, in less than a year Donington had lost both competitions for the foreseeable future.

Donington Park was proposed to host the British Grand Prix as an alternative venue chosen for 2015, since theCircuit of Wales,having won the Dorna contract from 2015, was a failed proposal.[43]However, in February 2015, it was announced that Donington had called off the deal, and that 2015 Grands Prix would likely remain at Silverstone.[44]

British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)[edit]

Donington Park has been a mainstay of theBTCCcalendar, since the series was created in 1987 (as a development from the previous British Saloon Car Championship). In 1999 Donington was the location of one of the standout events from the BTCC's Super Touring era.Matt Nealcaused a sensation by winning a race in his Nissan Primera, the first 'Independent' to do so in the modern era. This won him a £250,000 prize from BTCC series promoter Alan Gow.

FIA World Touring Car Championship (2011)[edit]

After five years atBrands Hatch,the WTCC moved to Donington Park in 2011. The event attracted thousands of people on race day, where the two races were both won byYvan MullerforChevrolet.[45]The weekend also had two races for theAuto GPseries as well as theMaseratiTrofeo. The 2012 WTCC season did not include a UK-based round of the competition.

DTM[edit]

Donington hosted rounds of the German DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) series in 2002 and 2003. Former F1 driverJean Alesisecured a clean sweep of wins across both years for AMG Mercedes.[46]

Rallying[edit]

The Park hosted a stage of the 1989RAC Rally.[47] Donington is the venue for two rallies,[48]with one of the events being a round of the MSN Circuit Rally Championship.[49]These events do not take place exclusively on the circuit, including sections on the looser sections surrounding the track itself.

Sports Cars / GTs[edit]

Donington was one of the venues for the2001 European Le Mans Seriesseason. It was a series for Le Mans Prototypes (LMP) and Grand Touring (GT) race cars run byIMSA.The ill-fated series began in March 2001 and ended in October that year after only 7 races. The Donington winner wasAudi Sport Team Joestwith driversTom KristensenandRinaldo Capello.

Donington was also a venue for races in theFIA GT Championshipfrom 1997 to 1999 and then 2002 to 2004.

Lap records[edit]

The unofficial all-time track record set during a race weekend is 1:10.458, set byAlain Prostin aWilliams FW15C,during second (final) qualifying for the1993 European Grand Prix.[50]As of April 2024, the fastest official race lap records at the Donington Park Circuit are listed as:[51]

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Grand Prix Circuit (1986–present): 4.020 km
Auto GP 1:17.707[52] Kimiya Sato Lola B05/52 2013 Donington Auto GP round
Formula One 1:18.029 Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4/8 1993 European Grand Prix
Formula Renault 3.5 1:18.424[53] Félix Porteiro Dallara T05 2005 Donington Formula Renault 3.5 Series round
Group C 1:19.380[54] Mauro Baldi Peugeot 905 Evo 1 Bis 1992 500 km of Donington
Superleague Formula 1:19.400 Antônio Pizzonia Panoz DP09 2009 Donington Park Superleague Formula round
F3000 1:20.970[55] Gil de Ferran Reynard 93D 1993 Donington F3000 round
LMP2 1:21.336[56] Brendon Hartley Oreca 03 2012 6 Hours of Donington
LMP1 1:21.527[57] Jamie Campbell-Walter Creation CA06/H 2006 1000 km of Donington
LMP900 1:22.043[58] Tom Kristensen Audi R8 2001 ELMS at Donington Park
GB3 1:22.335[59] Alex Dunne Tatuus MSV-022 2023 2nd Donington GB3 round
Formula Three 1:22.600[51] Alex Lynn Dallara F312 2012 Donington British F3 round
F2 (2009–2012) 1:24.135 Julien Jousse Williams JPH1 2009 Donington Formula Two round
WSC 1:24.958[60] Vincenzo Sospiri Ferrari 333 SP 1998 RAC Tourist Trophy
GT3 1:24.977[61] Euan Hankey[fr] McLaren 720S GT3 Evo 2023 1st Donington British GT round
GT1 (Prototype) 1:25.550[62] Bernd Schneider Mercedes CLK LM 1998 FIA GT Donington 500km
Superkart 1:25.888[63] Peter Elkmann Anderson DEASuperkart 2017 MSA British Superkart GP
World SBK 1:25.896[64] Álvaro Bautista Ducati Panigale V4 R 2023 Donington World SBK round
LMP675 1:27.194[65] Hayanari Shimoda DBA4-03S 2003 FIA Sportscar Championship Donington
GB4 1:27.570[66] Cooper Webster Tatuus F4-T014 2023 1st Donington GB4 round
BSB 1:27.593[67] Leon Haslam BMW S1000RR 2023 1st Donington BSB round
Formula Nissan 1:27.776[68] Patrice Gay Coloni CN1 1998 Donington Euro Open by Nissan round
FIA Cup 1:28.027[54] Will Hoy Spice SE89C 1992 500 km of Donington
LMPC 1:28.033[56] Thomas Dagoneau[de] Oreca FLM09 2012 6 Hours of Donington
GT1 (GTS) 1:28.151[57] Stéphane Ortelli Saleen S7-R 2006 1000 km of Donington
Formula 4 1:28.198[69] Mika Abrahams Tatuus F4-T421 2023 2nd Donington British F4 round
IMSA GTP 1:28.440[70] David Kennedy Mazda 767B 1989 480 km of Donington
Group C2 1:28.550[70] Fermin Velez Spice SE89C 1989 480 km of Donington
MotoGP 1:28.714 Dani Pedrosa Honda RC211V 2006 British motorcycle Grand Prix
Formula Renault 2.0 1:28.877[71] Frank Kechele Tatuus FR2000 2007 Donington Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 round
CN 1:29.000[72] Darren Burke Juno CN2012 2012 Donington Speed Euroseries round
World SSP 1:29.018[73] Nicolò Bulega Ducati Panigale V2 2023 Donington World SSP round
LM GTE 1:29.634[56] Jonny Cocker Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 2012 6 Hours of Donington
DTM 1:29.640[74] Bernd Schneider AMG Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2003 2003 Donington DTM round
Radical Cup 1:29.657[75] Abbi Pulling Radical SR10 2022 Donington Radical Cup UK round
Porsche Carrera Cup 1:29.723[76] Josh Malin Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup 2023 2nd Donington Porsche Carrera Cup GB round
Formula Ford 1:31.730[51] Antti Buri Mygale M12-SJ 2012 Donington Formula Ford round
Class 1 Touring Cars 1:32.030[77] Bernd Schneider AMG Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse 1995 Donington DTM round
N-GT 1:32.034[78] Lucas Luhr Porsche 911 (996) GT3-RSR 2004 FIA GT Donington 500km
250cc 1:32.474 Marco Simoncelli Gilera RSA 250 2008 British motorcycle Grand Prix
500cc 1:32.661 Simon Crafar Yamaha YZR500 1998 British motorcycle Grand Prix
GT4 1:32.863[61] Charles Clark McLaren Artura GT4 2023 1st Donington British GT round
GT2 1:33.338[79] Olivier Beretta Chrysler Viper GTS-R 1999 FIA GT Donington 500km
GT1 1:33.470[80] John Nielsen McLaren F1 GTR 1995 4 Hours of Donington
NGTC 1:34.214[81] Tom Ingram Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance 2023 2nd Donington BTCC round
GT 1:34.362[58] Fredrik Ekblom BMW M3 GTR 2001 ELMS at Donington Park
FIA Group 2 1:34.758[78] Nigel Greensall TVR Tuscan T400R 2004 FIA GT Donington 500km
Eurocup Mégane Trophy 1:34.774[82] Jaap van Lagen Renault Mégane Renault Sport 2006 Donington Eurocup Mégane Trophy round
TCR Touring Car 1:35.170[83] Max Hart Hyundai i30 N TCR 2022 1st Donington TCR UK round
Group A 1:36.200[84] Frank Biela Audi V8 Quattro 1991 Donington DTM round
Super Touring 1:37.084[85] Alain Menu Renault Laguna BTCC 1997 1st Donington BTCC round
125cc 1:37.312 Álvaro Bautista Aprilia RS125R 2006 British motorcycle Grand Prix
Super 2000 1:37.380 Robert Huff Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T 2011 FIA WTCC Race of UK
BTC Touring 1:41.211[86] James Thompson BTC-T Vauxhall Astra Coupe 2002 Donington BTCC round
Supersport 300 1:42.132[87] Andy Verdoïa[it] Yamaha YZF-R3 2019 Donington Supersport 300 round
Mini Challenge 1:45.549[51] Chris Smith Mini John Cooper Works 2013 Donington Mini Challenge round
Formula Vee 1:46.320[51] Paul Smith Formula Vee 2013 Donington Formula Vee round
National Circuit with realigned Goddards Chicane (2010–present): 3.149 km
BOSS GP/F1 0:57.221[51] Marijn van Kalmthout Benetton B197 2011 Donington BOSS GP round
LMP1 1:01.259[88] Steve Tandy Lola B12/60 2021 Donigton Masters Historic round
LMP2 1:01.441[88] Maxwell Lynn BR Engineering BR01 2021 Donigton Masters Historic round
Superkart 1:04.188[89] Liam Morley Anderson VMSuperkart 2023 Donington Superkart Super Series round
Formula 4 1:04.596[90] Noah Lisle Tatuus F4-T421 2023 1st Donington British F4 round
BSB 1:05.723[91] Kyle Ryde Yamaha YZF-R1 2022 1st Donington BSB round
Porsche Carrera Cup 1:05.769[92] Gus Burton Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup 2022 Donington Porsche Carrera Cup GB round
Ferrari Challenge 1:07.668[93] Lucky Khera Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo 2021 Donington Ferrari Challenge UK round
TCR Touring Car 1:08.932[94] Jenson Brickley Cupra León Competición TCR 2023 Donington TCR UK round
NGTC 1:09.134[95] Ronan Pearson Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance 2024 1st Donington BTCC round
GT3 1:10.206[88] Colin Sowter Ferrari 458 GT3 2021 Donigton Masters Historic round
Super 2000 1:12.082[96] Jason Plato Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T 2010 Donington BTCC round
Truck racing 1:26.444[97] Markus Oestreich Renault Truck 2011 Donington ETRC round
National Circuit (1977–2009): 3.149 km
BOSS GP/F1 0:57.521[98] Klaas Zwart[de] Benetton B197 2004 Donington EuroBOSS round
Formula 3000 0:59.960[99] Gareth Rees Reynard 95D 1996 1st Donington British F2 round
WSC 1:01.010[100] Giovanni Lavaggi Kremer-Porsche CK7 Spyder 1993 Donington Interserie round
Interserie 1:01.010[100] Walter Lechner Reynard Spyder Judd Can-Am 1993 Donington Interserie round
Formula Three 1:01.375[101] Jaime Alguersuari Dallara F308 2008 Donington British F3 round
Group C 1:02.970[102] Robbie Stirling Lola T92/10 1995 Donington Interserie round
Formula Two 1:03.820[103] Corrado Fabi March 822 1982 Donington F2 round
GT1 1:05.099[104] Tim Sugden McLaren F1 GTR 1999 Donington British GT round
GT2 1:08.368[105] Nathan Kinch[fr] Ferrari 360 GTC 2005 Donington British GT round
Formula BMW 1:10.827[106] Matthew Howson Mygale FB02 2004 Donington Formula BMW UK round
Group 5 1:10.960[107] Harald Ertl Ford Capri Turbo 1980 1st International Group 5 race
Super Touring 1:10.983[108] Alain Menu Ford Mondeo Zetec 2000 1st Donington BTCC round
Super 2000 1:12.677[109] Jason Plato SEAT León TDi 2008 Donington BTCC round
BTC Touring 1:12.889[110] Yvan Muller BTC-T Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005 Donington BTCC round
BMW M1 Procar 1:13.010[111] Jan Lammers BMW M1 Procar 1980 Donington BMW M1 Procar round
World SBK 1:13.260[112] Raymond Roche Ducati 851 1989 Donington World SBK round
Ferrari Challenge 1:13.881[113] Peter Sowerby Ferrari 360 Challenge 2004 Donington Ferrari Challenge UK round
Group A 1:14.200[114] Andy Rouse Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth 1988 2nd Donington BTCC round
Group 2 1:20.530[115] Lella Lombardi Chevrolet Camaro 1981 Donington ETCC round
Grand Prix Circuit (1937–1939): 5.029 km
Grand Prix 2:11.400[116] Bernd Rosemeyer[b]
Manfred von Brauchitsch[b]		 Auto Union Type C[b]
Mercedes-Benz W125[b]		 1937 Donington Grand Prix
Formula Libre 2:24.000[117] Tony Rolt ERA B 1939 British Empire Trophy
Grand Prix Circuit (1935–1936): 4.107 km
Grand Prix 2:08.4 Giuseppe Farina Maserati V8RI 1935 Donington Grand Prix
Grand Prix Circuit (1931–1934): 3.518 km
Grand Prix 2:06.0[118] Earl Howe Bugatti Type 51 1933 Donington Park Trophy

Layout history[edit]

  • Donington Park (1935–1936)
    Donington Park (1935–1936)
  • Donington Park (1937–1939)
    Donington Park (1937–1939)
  • Donington Park GP Circuit (1977–1985) & National Circuit (1986–2009)
    Donington Park GP Circuit (1977–1985) & National Circuit (1986–2009)
  • Donington Park GP Circuit (1986–2009)
    Donington Park GP Circuit (1986–2009)
  • Donington Park GP Circuit proposal for 2010 F1 race
    Donington Park GP Circuit proposal for 2010 F1 race
  • Donington Park GP Circuit (2010–present)
    Donington Park GP Circuit (2010–present)

Events[edit]

2024
Former

Other events[edit]

Beside motorsports, many other events are held at Donington. The 1975BMF Rallywas held in the grounds with period reports of 10,000 motorcycle riders attending.[119]

Other events included music festivals such as the Download Festival, and the Donington Grand Prix Museum exhibition until it closed down in November 2018. The Donington Park Sunday Market used to be held in the grounds of the park for nearly 40 years before being closed down in September 2016, the owners citing changing shopping habits contributing to fewer traders and customers.[120]

TheSennaMemorial at Donington Park.

Music festivals[edit]

Main articles:List of Donington Park Festivals,Monsters of Rock,andDownload Festival

Donington Park has a long history of holding rock festivals having played host to theMonsters of Rockfestival from 1980 to the mid 90s, when groups such asVan Halen,Bon Jovi,AC/DC,Metallica,andIron Maidenperformed there. With a few years off the park then played host toStereophonics'A Day At The Racesevent and the Rock and Blues Festival in 2001, and theOzzfestin 2002.

In 2003, theDownload Festival(owned and operated byLive Nation) began annually at the venue and continues to an increased three-day event with five stages, though as of 2008 the event is now held outside of the track boundary.

Donington Park was the venue for the biggest rave to ever take place in the United Kingdom, when music promotor Fantazia held their 'One Step Beyond' event there in 1992. 25,000 tickets were sold, but police estimated that 3000 people had entered without tickets.

Donington Grand Prix Exhibition[edit]

Main article:Donington Grand Prix Exhibition

The Donington Grand Prix Exhibition first opened to the public in March 1973. Five halls, with over 130 exhibits, illustrated the history of motor sport from the turn of the 20th century. Cars included examples driven by such famous names as Nuvolari, Mansell, Prost, Moss, Senna, Fangio, Clark and Stewart. The Donington Grand Prix Exhibition housed a collection of McLaren andVanwallsracing cars. Notable exhibits included the 1936 twin engined 500 bhp (373 kW)Alfa Romeo Bimotorewhich had a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), Jim Clark's World Championship winning Lotus 25, the 'howling' flat 12 Ferrari 312B, and Stirling Moss's Lotus, in which he defeated the Ferrari works team in the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix. The Collection also featured the World's largest collection of Driver's Helmets.[citation needed]There were several different type of simulators that allowed users to experience the thrills of racing at speed.

After closing briefly in 2009 following the death of Tom Wheatcroft and Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd. entering administration, the exhibition reopened on 6 January 2010 along with the cafe and race control offices.[121]With dwindling visitor numbers, and not being part of the core MSV business plan, the museum closed permanently on 5 November 2018.[122]

Location[edit]

Historic carsrace through the Craner Curves towards the Old Hairpin, 2014
Parade trucks on the Wheatcroft Straight, 2013

Donington Park lies south west ofNottingham,south east ofDerbyand is situated inLeicestershire.It is a matter of a few yards/metres east of the border withDerbyshireand indeed has aDerbypostcode and telephone code. The western end of the runway atEast Midlands Airportis just 400 yards from the eastern end of the racing track. It is also fairly close to theM1.

East Midlands Parkway railway stationand Derby Midland Station are close by and the owners have expressed their desire for spectators to use these stations and coaches to the circuit.[123]The owners are also in support of any future light rail transport to East Midlands Airport itself.

Donington Hall was, for a time, the HQ of the airlineBritish Midland International(later known as BMI).

Media[edit]

Donington Park has been simulated and can be driven in several racing simulations, such asSpirit of Speed 1937(the 1937 version of the track is featured, as the name suggests). Another 1937 layout features in the popularrFactorsimulation. This version is far more accurate than that of theSpirit of Speedversion. The track also features inSports Car GT,Le Mans 24 Hours,ToCA Touring Car Championship,ToCA 2 Touring Cars,ToCA Race Driver,ToCA Race Driver 2,TOCA Race Driver 3,Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano,GTR,GTR2,GT Legends,F1 Challenge '99-'02(with a mod),Grand Prix 4(1993 configuration, unofficial add-on track),MotoGP 3,Redline,rFactor,SBK-07,Race Driver: GRID,Need for Speed: Shift,iRacing,Assetto Corsa(as a mod),Assetto Corsa Competizione(in British GT pack DLC),Automobilista 2,andProject CARS.Donington Park also appears as a venue in the gameGuitar Hero: Metallica.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^Donington Park's Grade 2 licences expired 21 May 2024 for both layouts.
  2. ^abcdBoth drivers took the same lap time independently.

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