A1 Grand Prix of Nations 2006 - 2007

DURBAN

Overview:

The A1 Grand Prix race held on this circuit was racing's first return to South Africa since the 1993 South African Grand Prix.

Similar to the Circuit de Monaco, the Durban Street Circuit is heavilly constrained by the location of the streets, both in what shape the circuit takes, and where the grandstands can be placed. Despite this, seating for 22,000 was able to be constructed.

The inaugural race for A1 Grand Prix was a great success, watched by over 100,000 fans over the race weekend, who were not disappointed with the close action on this exciting and narrow circuit.

Specifications:

Location: Durban city, close to Casino and Water Park
Circuit length: 3.2km
Longest Straight: Over 700m
Laps: 40
Turns: 12
Direction: Clockwise
Lap record: Nelson Piquet Jr. Team Brazil (2006) in 1:18.178
Address: Brickhill Road, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal.

History:

The street circuit was first used on the 9th October 2004, for a round of the South African V8 championship.

Directions:

From the N3, take all signs to 'Beaches'. Once you reach the beachfront, follow the A1 signs.
From the North Coast/N4, take the off-ramp to Blue Lagoon, and then follow the A1 signs.
From the South, take the off-ramp to the Victoria Embankment. Follow this road until you reach the signs to the North Coast. Turn left into Stanger Street until you reach the exit to Argyle Road. Turn right and follow the A1 signs.