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July GERMANY
LIQUI MOLY MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY
Sachsenring
Germany MotoGP
Among the most beloved races on the motorcycle circuit, the German MotoGP is a staple for fans, who appreciate the German competition for its history, its atmosphere, and the peculiarities of the track.
Thanks to the Paddock Experiences by Vanessa Paddock, a special project by Vanessa Viaggi, you will have the chance to access the Catalunya MotoGP Paddock and first hand experience the excitement of this race, side by side with the MotoGP champions.
Continue reading if you want to discover more about the German MotoGP or begin planning your Experience right now.
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German MotoGP: Where It Takes Place
Sachsenring MotoGP Circuit: Features
The Sachsenring, built back in 1927, hosted the first races of the German Grand Prix as early as 1934. After the division following the defeat in World War II, falling within the borders of the German Democratic Republic, it was the venue for the East German Grand Prix from 1961 to 1972..
Originally, the road circuit, a lengthy 8 km in a trapezoidal shape with significant gradients, included some roads that stretched from the outskirts of Hohenstein-Ernstthal to the urban center. However, following several serious accidents, it was deemed too dangerous, and in 1996 it was replaced by the current racing circuit.
About 3.5 km long, the Sachsenring circuit includes 13 turns and a long uphill straightaway, approximately 700 m long, leading to the finish line. Noteworthy are the steep downhill straight leading to the Sachsenkurve, followed by another uphill straight and the Queckenberg Kurve, also uphill, and the tricky Wasserfall (Waterfall) turn, where the majority of accidents at the Sachsenring GP have occurred.
Short, twisty, and with reòlevant height changes, the Sachsenring MotoGP circuit offers few overtaking opportunities and poses a challenge for the Motorcycle World Championship riders.
Germany MotoGP: History and Trivia
The German motorcycle Grand Prix has a unique history, inevitably linked to the particular history of the country. The first Germany GP dates back to 1925 when the race was held on the AVUS, one of the very first highways built in Europe, which was closed to regular traffic for the event.
In the following years, the race was also held at the Nürburgring and Sachsenring, while after the war, partly due to the division that had split the country in two, it moved to the Solitude circuit: here, starting from 1952, the competition officially became part of the Motorcycle World Championship.
In the following decades, the competition, effectively concerning only West Germany, was moved back and forth between the Nürburgring and the Hockenheim circuit, which also hosted the first races after reunification (the first "true" German MotoGP only dates back to 1990).
It is only since 1998 that the German GP moved to Hohenstein-Ernstthal and became the Sachsenring MotoGP, but since then, the highly followed competition has not moved from the newly renovated circuit.
Here are some interesting facts about the circuit and the German MotoGP:
What to see nearby
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Leipzig
Trekking
Paddock Pass experience MotoGP Sachsenring
Grazie alla collaborazione di lungo corso con vari team di MotoGP, Moto2 e Moto3, Vanessa Paddock è in grado di proporti un’esperienza unica per vivere in prima persona nel Paddock le emozioni del GP di Germania.
Potrai avere l’full access to the Paddock area as a guest of one of the competing teams, along with a series of other privileges.
La Vanessa Paddock Experience include:
Full Paddock access
Access to the Boxes
of your hosting Team
Access to the exclusive Viewing Area
.
Access to Food & Beverage
in the Hospitality area
Exclusive Team gadgets
of your hosting Team
Continuous assistance
from Vanessa Paddock during the event
Moreover, you can complete your Experience with a series of additional services provided by Vanessa Viaggi, such as flight and hotel booking, private transfers, local tours.