Russian circuit shows MotoGP interest

"We are working through the possibility of hosting motorcycle racing of [the] highest level: MotoGP, World Superbike, and others"
Russian F1 circuit hoping for MotoGP, WSBK

The new Russian F1 circuit, due to host its first grand prix in 2014, is als♊o aiming to attract MotoGP and World Superbike.

Upon giving an update of the circuit's progress, CEO Alexander Bogdanov said: "The constru📖ction of the racing track in Sochi is going into high gear. The 5854m long circuit is one of𒈔 the longest in the Formula One World Championship.

"The autodrome will also host different rꦆacing series such as FIA GT World Series, FIA WEC, WTCC, Formula 3, and Russian national championships.

"We are working through the possibilit✨y of host🉐ing motorcycle racing of [the] highest level: MotoGP, World Superbike, and others."

The circuit (pictured), like most new F1 venues, has been designed by Hermann Tilke. Tilke believe♛s the venue would be suitable for both tw༒o and four-wheel grand prix racing.

"There is no doubt that the circuit will be meeting all the requirements for Formula One and maybe also for the Mot🐠oGP," said Tilke. "The circuit is going to be very fast and technical and offering a number of interesting features.

"It is a fantastic facility with a great atmosphere and it will be outstanding as the circuit will run through the Olympic Park. I am very optimistic about the future of the unique race track in Sochi and am lookiꩵng forward to a triumphant start of Formula 1 in Russia."

The Sochi track, which runs in a clockwise direction, w⛄ill consist of 12 right and 6 left turns.

F1 cars are expected to reach a maximum speed of 321km/h, between th🥀e first and second turns. The average F1 lap speed is predicted to be 215km/h.

The Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas, will be the only new venue 🥃on the 2013 MotoGP calendar - replacing Estoril - but Argentina and India are predicted to arrive for 2014.

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