EVENTS

Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, the circuit was created during the pre-war period. Used as a military vehicle storage depot during World War 2, it fell into disrepair until bought by construction entrepreneur Tom Wheatcroft. Revived under his ownership in the 1970s, it hosted a single Grand Prix, famously won by Ayrton Senna, and became the favoured home of the British round of Moto GP

Closed for much of 2010 after an abortive redevelopment plan aimed at securing the British Grand Prix, the circuit reopened to racing at the end of that season with many safety-related corner enhancements.

Circuit website www.donington-park.co.uk