R7 - Imola Circuit, Italy
Imola Circuit overview
The historic Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari at Imola was rebuilt for the 2009 WSBK season, having hosted six previous events between 2001 and 2006.
The 4.933km circuit with 17 turns – ten rights and seven lefts – witnessed one of the finest ever motorcycle races when Colin Edwards and Troy Bayliss traded paint for lap after lap as they battled for the 2002 World Superbike title.
Imola is just 40km east of Bologna in northern Italy, and the circuit is favoured by riders and spectators alike for being fast, flowing and undulating.
Imola Circuit information
| First race | 1953 |
| WSS races held | 8 (x6, 2001-06 - old circuit) |
| Laps | 22 |
| Race distance | 98.66km / 61.3miles |
| Track length | 4.933km / 3.065miles |
| Track width | 10-12m |
| Longest straight | -- |
| Corners | 19 (12 right, 7 left) |
| Pole position | Right |
| Circuit total capacity | 60,000 |
Imola Circuit records
| Pole position | 1m51.436s (159,460m/h) Sam Lowes, Honda, 2012 |
| Race lap | 1m51.952s (158,725Km/h) Broc Parkes, Honda, 2012 |
| Wins | 3 (Fabien Foret 2001, 2011 & 2012) |
| Manufacturer wins | 6 (Honda 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011) |
| Manufacturer pole position | 5 (Honda 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012) |
| 2008 Winner | No race |
| 2009 Winner | Kenan Sofuoglu, Honda |
| 2010 Winner | Michele Pirro, Honda |
| 2011 Winner | Fabien Foret, Honda |
| 2012 Winner | Fabien Foret, Honda |
Imola Circuit contact details
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Via Fratelli Rosselli 2
40026 Imola (BO)
Italy
Tel: (+39) 0542 31444
Fax: (+39) 0542 30420
Website: www.autodromoimola.com
WSS Circuits
- 01. Phillip Island
- 02. Motorland Aragon
- 03. Assen
- 04. Monza
- 05. Donington Park
- 06. Portimao
- 07. Imola
- 08. Moscow
- 09. Silverstone
- 10. Nurburgring
- 11. Istanbul Park
- 12. Magny-Cours
- 13. Jerez
- 14. Buddh Circuit