Motorsport in Valencia: from MotoGP at Cheste to the old F1 circuit

Motorsport in Valencia is two worlds that echo each other: the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste, 25 minutes from the city, which hosts the MotoGP world championship finale from 27 to 29 November 2026 and a season of 14 big events, and the ghost of the Formula 1 street circuit around the Marina, whose layout you can still walk or cycle. In between: karting, driving schools and open track days to get behind the wheel yourself. See also our guides to football and basketball.

Where to see MotoGP near Valencia?

Set in Cheste, just off exit 334 of the A-3, the Ricardo Tormo is one of the best-known circuits in world motorcycling: traditionally, this is where the season's last round is decided. In 2026, the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana closes the world championship from 27 to 29 November, and it is a spectacle to live at least once: a natural stadium where the stands see almost the whole track, a finale atmosphere and colour-coded stands (white, red, green, blue, yellow) to find your way. On tickets, the circuit's official box office is already open: entry is free up to age 5 (no grandstand seat) and a reduced rate applies from 6 to 14. The rest of the year, the 2026 calendar lists 14 confirmed events.

How do you get there?

By car, take the A-3 motorway towards Madrid, exit 334, parking on site; leave early on race days, everyone has the same idea. On Grand Prix weekends, special arrangements (trains and shuttles announced by Renfe and the circuit) link Valencia to Cheste: watch the official channels close to the event, by far the calmest option for the finale.

Can you drive at Cheste yourself?

Fancy going from the stands to the seat? At the circuit itself, FAST Circuit Valencia offers karting and driving courses, from a first taste to structured lessons, with group formats and junior discounts from 6 to 14: the dream spot for a special kids' birthday. Bikers watch for the tandas, the open track days the circuit runs regularly to ride the MotoGP track on your own machine, booked on the official calendar. And for outdoor competitive karting, the Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva is a regional reference with a technical layout.

What is left of the old F1 circuit?

From 2008 to 2012, Formula 1 ran through the heart of Valencia: the Valencia Street Circuit, 5.419 kilometres and 25 corners around the port basin and the Grao district, hosted five European Grands Prix. Felipe Massa won the first in August 2008, and Fernando Alonso took the last, on 24 June 2012, a stunning victory that stayed in the memory. Today the area is slowly changing, but stretches of asphalt, lines and kerbs are still visible in places, the famous swing bridge still spans the basin and the elegant 19th-century port building that served as pits is still there. Following the old layout on foot or by bike, between the Marina and Grao, is an hour's walk for lovers of speed stories, best paired with a drink by the quays.

Frequently asked questions

MotoGP with children, is it doable?
Yes, and it is very family-friendly: free up to age 5, reduced rate from 6 to 14, and many Valencian families go as a tribe. Bring ear protection for the little ones, a MotoGP bike at full throttle is no joke.

When should you buy tickets for the finale?
As early as possible: the November finale is one of the most in-demand weekends of the year and the best stands go first. The circuit's official box office is open all year.

Can you ride the circuit on your own bike?
Yes, during the tandas, the open track days the circuit organises: level-based slots, full gear required, booking on the official site. Riding where the world title is decided makes for years of stories.

What is left to see of Formula 1 in the city?
The layout can still be made out around the Marina: wide asphalt stretches, ground lines, kerbs, the swing bridge and the old pits building. The area changes year on year, so enjoy the walk while the history can still be read on the ground.

Sources

• Ricardo Tormo Circuit: the Motul Comunitat Valenciana Grand Prix 2026 (27-29 November)
• Generalitat Valenciana: the circuit's 2026 calendar, 14 confirmed events
• Official box office of the Ricardo Tormo Circuit
• Visit València: the 2026 MotoGP Grand Prix
• FAST Circuit Valencia: karting, formula and driving courses at Cheste
• Wikipedia: the Valencia street circuit (5.419 km, 25 corners, 2008-2012)

Verified in July 2026. Dates, tickets and calendars change: always check the circuit's official channels before planning your day. This article was prepared with the help of AI, then cross-checked, verified and edited by our newsroom, which takes editorial responsibility for it. Spotted an error? Write to us and we will fix it.