Motorland Aragon

The MotorLand Aragón circuit in Spain is a modern, high-speed, and technical masterpiece, designed by Hermann Tilke with input from MotoGP legend Pedro de la Rosa. From a motorcycle trackday perspective, it’s a world-class venue that offers a stunning blend of fast straights, elevation changes, and complex corners—ideal for intermediate and advanced riders looking to push their limits.

🏁 Track Overview

• Length: 5.077 km (3.155 mi)

• Turns: 17 (10 left, 7 right)

• Main straight: 968 meters

• Direction: Anti-clockwise (more left-handers)

• Elevation change: ~50 meters total

• Surface: Excellent grip, low wear, MotoGP-grade

🏍️ Motorcycle Trackday Rider Perspective

✅ What Makes Aragon Special

1. Grand Prix Quality
   Aragon is a MotoGP and WorldSBK venue with premium runoff areas, kerbs, garages, and asphalt. It’s built for speed but safe for trackday riding, with plenty of room for mistakes.

2. Technical & Physical
   It’s a long circuit that mixes blind crests, fast flowing sections, tight hairpins, and complex multi-apex corners. It will test every aspect of your riding: corner speed, line discipline, brake control, and throttle timing.

3. Perfect for Liter Bikes
   With its long straight and fast corners, it’s ideal for 1000cc bikes to stretch their legs—though it’s still very engaging on a 600.

4. Excellent Grip
   The surface is consistent and offers loads of traction, even during warmer months. Tire wear is manageable with proper setup.

5. Epic Scenery & Facilities
   Located near Alcañiz in northern Spain, the setting is dramatic, with sweeping views and high-end garages, media centers, and medical support.

⚠️ Challenges

• Physically Demanding
  With 17 corners and a lot of elevation and direction changes, it’s exhausting—especially on a liter bike. It rewards fitness and concentration.

• Complex Layout
  It’s hard to memorize. Blind entries and unusual corner sequences mean you need several sessions (or even days) to start flowing.

• Remote Location
  Alcañiz is not near any major city. Logistics can be tricky unless you book with a trackday provider that handles transport and accommodation.

🔑 Key Sections for Riders

1. Turn 1
   Hard braking into a left after a fast straight. Classic overtaking zone, but easy to run wide.

2. Turns 5–6 (Corkscrew)
   Fast change in elevation with a blind drop into a right-hander. Stay loose and look ahead—it’s a highlight!

3. Turns 8–9–10
   A long, multi-apex left-hander that requires smooth throttle and accurate body positioning.

4. Back Straight + Turn 16 (La Caixa Hairpin)
   One of the longest straights in Europe, followed by hard braking into a tight left. Speed trap and braking test zone.

5. Final Turn (17)
   Uphill, off-camber, and tricky. Getting the drive onto the front straight is vital for lap time.

🔧 Setup & Riding Tips

• Tires: Manage heat on the left side due to the anti-clockwise layout. Bring warmers, especially in spring/fall.

• Brakes: Good pads and fresh fluid needed. There are multiple big braking zones.

• Suspension: Set up for stability under braking and support in mid-corner lean. Prioritize front-end feel.

• Gearing: Stock gearing works well for 1000s. 600s may need shorter gearing to get good drive out of slower corners.

🧭 Logistics

• Nearest Airports:

  • Zaragoza (ZAZ) – ~1.5 hours

  • Barcelona (BCN) – ~3 hours

  • Valencia (VLC) – ~3.5 hours

• Accommodation:
  Most riders stay in Alcañiz, the nearest town (~10 minutes from the track). Hotels and B&Bs get booked early for big events or multi-day trackdays.

• Trackday Providers:

  • Bike Promotion

  • Art Motor

  • No Limits Trackdays

  • Focused Events

  • Circuito de Navarra / MotorLand partnerships

• Garage Facilities:
  High-end garages with power, air, timing loops, and plenty of space. On-site fuel and tire support are common.

✅ Ideal For:

• Intermediate to advanced riders

• Riders with 1000cc sportbikes looking to exploit speed and braking power

• Those preparing for racing or endurance events

• Riders wanting to experience a MotoGP track with serious technical depth

📌 Pro Tips

• Use video or GPS data: This track rewards study—consider using a data logger like RaceBox or AIM Solo.

• Book early: Aragon is popular and remote. Early booking ensures accommodation and garage space.

• Multi-day format is best: One day is not enough to master the track. Plan for at least 2 days if possible.