This tight and twisty new circuit became the third Spanish race in 1999, and has since become a high-intensity close to the season. Sponsored by the city of Valencia, and named after local former World Champion and hero, the late Ricardo Tormo, it comes in at the top of the class.

The pit buildings and grandstands are a towering demonstration of Spain’s commitment to and enthusiasm for motorcycle racing. The circuit itself is a harbinger of a new type of grand prix race track – more akin to the all-action enclosed nature of stadium racing than traditional long and fast GP tracks.