Length : 5.1km

Profile :
Time difference: GMT +2
No of Laps: 60
Race Distance: 308.863 km
Lap Record: M. Schumacher (GER), Ferrari, 2004, 1min 29.468 secs

Directions :
Nurburgring is 90 km (55 Miles) south-west of Cologne and 60 km (36 Miles) north-west of Koblenz.
An excellent road system makes it easy to get to from the major airports of Cologne and Dusseldorf.

Address :
Nurburgring Gmbh

D-5489
Nurburg/Eifel
Tel: (49) 2691 3020
Fax: (49) 2691 302155

History :
The Nurburgring returns to the F1 calendar in 2009 after agreeing a deal with Germany's other F1 track, Hockenheim, to alternate hosting of the German GP.
The Nurburgring first entered the grand prix action in 1984 with a European GP, but lost out to Hockenheim for the right to stage the German equivalent.
The old circuit was 14 miles long and fast and dangerous by many standards. Its end came soon after Niki Lauda's horrific crash.
After progressive improvements the Nurburgring now provides a fast and forgiving venue. There are wide run-off areas and large gravel traps add greatly to the safety features. The circuit hosted the 1998 Luxembourg Grand Prix.