Autódromo Velo Città

Autódromo Velo Città
LocationMogi Guaçu, São Paulo
Coordinates22°17′20″S 46°50′54″W / 22.28889°S 46.84833°W / -22.28889; -46.84833
FIA Grade3
OperatorFREC Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Broke ground2010
Opened16 June 2012 (2012-06-16)
Major eventsCurrent:
TCR South America (2022–present)
Stock Car Pro Series (2017–present)
NASCAR Brasil Series (2017–2023, 2025–present)
Porsche Cup Brasil (2015–2019, 2021–present)
Former:
Fórmula Academy Sudamericana (2018)
F3 Brasil (2017)
Websitehttp://www.autodromovelocitta.com.br
Alternative Full Circuit (2015–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length3.443 km (2.139 mi)
Turns13
Race lap record1:20.142 (Brazil Guilherme Samaia, Dallara F309, 2017, F3)
Full Circuit (2012–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length3.493 km (2.170 mi)
Turns13
West Circuit (2012–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.420 km (0.882 mi)
Turns7
East Circuit (2012–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.830 km (1.137 mi)
Turns10
East Circuit with "H" Loop (2012–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length2.090 km (1.299 mi)
Turns13

Autódromo Velo Città is a 3.443 km (2.139 mi) motor racing circuit that is located on a private property in the municipality of Mogi Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil, about 180 km (110 mi) north of the state capital São Paulo.

With a focus on competitions and closed events such as track days, test drives, press conferences and driving courses, the race track has hosted numerous events since its inauguration, among them: 1000 Brazilian Historic Miles, 500Km de São Paulo,[1] Classic Cup, Porsche GT3 Cup Brasil,[2] Lancer Cup,[3] several releases from the automotive industry such as Suzuki, Bentley, Pirelli, Michelin, Continental Tires, Mitsubishi Motors,[4] Mini, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz,[5] Audi, BMW, Renault, Nissan, Ferrari,[6] Peugeot, Fiat, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Ford, Honda, Yamaha, Triumph and many others.[7]

History

In June 2012, the site was approved by the CBA.[8] Then, the project and the plans were sent to the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile). The material underwent a computerized evaluation that verified the basic items. With the validation of the system, Velo Città received a visit from an inspector, who attested it to be able to receive international competitions in Touring and GT racing, in October 2013.[9]

In 2014, the paddock on the pits was opened,[10] with the capacity to receive around 500 VIP guests with the most privileged view of the track and also the race steering tower.[11] In March 2015, the new Capirinha and Ferradura curves were inaugurated, making the circuit more challenging and faster in professional competition events. In 2015, the 2.500 km (1.553 mi) offroad track and 18 obstacles were prepared to show what a 4x4 vehicle or a bigtrail motorcycle is capable of facing.[12]

In April 2017, Velo Città hosted three simultaneous events: Mitsubishi Motorsports, Mitsubishi Outdoor and the Mitsubishi Cup.[13] In August of that year, the first race of the largest category of Brazilian motorsport was held, the Stock Car.[14][15] Along with it, the Mercedes-Benz Challenge and Brasileiro de Marcas category completed the program, which could be checked closely by the public, who attended the event in a grandstand built especially for the occasion. In September 2018, it had its second Stock Car race in Mogi Guaçu.[16] In 2019, important races took place on the track, including the third race of Stock Car[17][18] and the Old Stock Race in celebration of the category's 40th anniversary.[19]

Layouts

With 13 curves,[20] 15 signaling posts, 8 boxes, the main route, known as the Complete External Circuit, is 3.443 km (2.139 mi) long, with a 45 m (148 ft) difference in height. It is not a high track, with most medium and low speed curves. There is also the option to use the West Circuit (Circuito Oeste),[21] with 1.420 km (0.882 mi) in length, the East Circuit (Circuito Oeste) at 1.830 km (1.137 mi) or the East Circuit with the "H" leg (Circuito Leste com "H" ), totaling 2.090 km (1.299 mi).

Events

Current
Former

Lap records

As of October 2025, the fastest official lap records at the Autódromo Velo Città are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
Alternative Full Circuit (2015–present): 3.443 km (2.139 mi)[22]
Formula 31:20.142[23]Guilherme SamaiaDallara F3092017 Velo Città Formula 3 Brasil round
Formula 41:25.724[24]Matheus ComparattoTatuus F4-T4212023 Velo Città F4 Brasil round
Porsche Carrera Cup1:28.501[25]Gabriel CasagrandePorsche 911 (991 II) GT3 Cup2020 Velo Città Porsche Cup Brasil Endurance round
Stock Car Pro1:29.283[26]Gaetano di MauroMitsubishi Eclipse Cross2025 1st Velo Città Stock Car Pro round
Stock Light1:32.864[27]Rafael MartinsChevrolet Cruze JL-G122025 2nd Velo Città Stock Light round
TCR Touring Car1:33.027[28]Pedro CardosoPeugeot 308 GTI TCR2025 Velo Città TCR South America round
Formula Renault 1.61:34.582[29]Enzo BortoletoSignatech FR 1.62018 Velo Città Formula Academy Sudamericana round
NASCAR Brasil1:39.188[30]Cacá BuenoChevrolet Camaro SS2025 1st Velo Città NASCAR Brasil round
Turismo Nacional BR1:44.569[31]Alexandre BastosToyota Yaris2025 Velo Città Turismo Nacional Brasil round

Notes

References

  1. ↑
    • "Equipe Boteco disputa mais uma edição dos 500 Km de São Paulo" (in Portuguese). Carros e Corridas. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
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  22. ↑ "Velocittà - Racing Circuits". RacingCircuits.info. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  23. ↑ "2017 Porsche Imperio GT3 Cup - 3a Etapa - F3 Brasil - Corrida 1". 3 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  24. ↑ "Velocittà, 3 a 6 de agosto de 2023 - 3a Etapa - F4 Brazilian - 3a Prova" (PDF). 6 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  25. ↑ "2020 Porsche Cup Brasil Endurance Velo Città". 20 September 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  26. ↑ "2025 - 4ª Etapa Stock Car Pro Series - Velocittà - 3.443m - 2a Corrida" (PDF). 20 July 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  27. ↑ "2025 - 5ª Etapa Stock Light - Velocittà - 3.443m - 2a Corrida" (PDF). 28 September 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  28. ↑ "2025 - 8ª Etapa TCR SA/2ª Etapa TCR Br - Velocittà - 3.443m - Carrera 1" (PDF). 4 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  29. ↑ "2018 Resultados, Fecha 4, Mogi Guaçu - Carrera 1". 14 October 2018. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  30. ↑ "2025 6ª Etapa Nascar Brasil / 3 Horas HB20 - Nascar Brasil - Autódromo Velo Città - 1a Corrida - Race" (PDF). 1 November 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  31. ↑ "2025 - 3ª Etapa Turismo Nacional Sprint - Velocittà - 3.443m - 1a Corrida" (PDF). 19 July 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
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