Valencia hosts the season-ending MotoGP race and has embraced Formula E racing on its street circuit. The permanent circuit's amphitheatre design gives spectators views of nearly the entire track.
About Circuit Ricardo Tormo
Circuit Ricardo Tormo is a permanent racing circuit, located in Cheste, Valencia. Drivers cover 4.005 km (2.489 miles) and 14 corners each lap, run clockwise.
The circuit opened in 1999 and holds FIA Grade 2 licensing. It appears on the MotoGP, Formula E and Road Course calendars. Around 165,000 spectators can attend.
Circuit History
The Valencian government built the circuit at Cheste to serve as the centre of the region's motorsport industry and a training base for young Spanish riders and drivers. Construction started in 1998 and it opened on 19 September 1999, with a 4 km lap of fourteen corners — nine left, five right — and an 876-metre main straight.
It was named for Ricardo Tormo, the Valencian rider who won two 50cc world championships and died of leukaemia in December 1998, aged 46, while the circuit was being built. The naming was proposed by his friends Jorge Martínez Aspar and Ángel Nieto. Its bowl shape puts most of the lap in view of the grandstands, and for many years it closed the MotoGP season, which made it the place championships were settled.
Best Hotels Near Circuit Ricardo Tormo
11 curated properties, sorted by distance from the circuit
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Hotel · 25.3 km from circuit · 27 min drive · 4.5 (3,726) on Google · $$$$
Calle Amadeo de Saboya 16, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Elegant hotel in a converted 19th-century building with lush gardens, near the circuit. The drive to Circuit Ricardo Tormo takes about 27 minutes (15.7 miles). Facilities include spa, pool, and restaurant.
Resort · 33.8 km from circuit · 32 min drive · 4.6 (10,618) on Google · $$$$$
Calle Eugenia Viñes 22-24, 46011 Valencia, Spain
Beachfront luxury resort on Malvarrosa beach with spa and Michelin-starred dining. The drive to Circuit Ricardo Tormo takes about 32 minutes (21 miles). Facilities include pool.
Nearest Airport: Valencia Airport (VLC) — approximately 25 km from the circuit
The circuit is at Cheste, about 25 km west of Valencia. An official shuttle bus service runs on race weekends. There is a Cercanias station at the circuit roughly 20 minutes' walk from the entrance, but the Valencia-Cheste commuter line has been out of service since storm damage in October 2024, so check before relying on it.
Race Weekend Tips for Spain
Visiting Circuit Ricardo Tormo for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Valencia, Valencia. The circuit holds up to 165,000 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
Spanish circuits can be extremely hot in summer — start early, find shade, and stay hydrated.
Check the local transport operator before race weekend rather than assuming the usual timetable.
Tap water is safe to drink throughout Spain — refill bottles to save money at the circuit.
Hotel cancellation policies are stricter around race weekends. Book flexible rates where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
Circuit Ricardo Tormo is in Valencia, Valencia. The nearest airport, Valencia Airport (VLC), is about 25 km from the circuit.
How many hotels does RaceTrackStays list near Circuit Ricardo Tormo?
11 properties are listed near Circuit Ricardo Tormo, the closest 1.8 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.