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Russia's Moscow Raceway has had its licence upgraded to an FIA Grade 1.
This means that the 3.955km, 15-turn road course can now stage a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
The circuit, located some 100km away from Moscow, opened in July 2012. Over the past two years, it has staged World Touring Car Championship, World Superbikes, DTM and World Series by Renault races.
“Moscow Raceway now has a new FIA Grade 1 license,” a statement on the circuits website read.
“Since its opening in 2012 the track was approved by the highest sporting authorities and received T1 license which allowed to host world racing races and F1 tests and rides. After three successful international seasons Moscow Raceway has upgraded its status and now can host all kind of races including Formula 1.”
This means that the 3.955km, 15-turn road course can now stage a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
The circuit, located some 100km away from Moscow, opened in July 2012. Over the past two years, it has staged World Touring Car Championship, World Superbikes, DTM and World Series by Renault races.
“Moscow Raceway now has a new FIA Grade 1 license,” a statement on the circuits website read.
“Since its opening in 2012 the track was approved by the highest sporting authorities and received T1 license which allowed to host world racing races and F1 tests and rides. After three successful international seasons Moscow Raceway has upgraded its status and now can host all kind of races including Formula 1.”
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| DTM race at Moscow Raceway in 2013. (Photo: DTM) |