Location | Elbasan, Albania |
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Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
Coordinates | 41°06′03″N20°06′31″E / 41.10078°N 20.10870°E |
Capacity | 300,000 (projected) |
Opened | Under construction (expected 2026) |
Grand Prix Circuit (Planned) | |
Length | 5.3 km (3.29 miles) |
Turns | 15 (estimated) |
Auto Moto Park Albania is a planned international motorsports complex located south of Elbasan, Albania. It is under construction as of 2025 and expected to be completed by 2026. The facility is designed to meet international standards for hosting a wide range of motorsport events, with ambitions to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix by 2030. [1]
The project was launched in 2023 as part of the Albanian government's broader strategy to boost tourism, attract foreign investment, and position Albania as a hub for motorsports in the Balkans. [2] The facility is being developed in collaboration with Wurz Design and Test & Training International.
The park's main feature is a 5.3 km (3.29 mi) race track designed to meet:
The project also includes:
Albania has set a goal of hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix by 2030. [7] The government has confirmed ongoing communication with Formula 1’s technical committee to ensure future compliance with all regulatory standards.
As of May 2025, the park is in its second construction phase. [8] The FIA conducted a site inspection in April 2024 to evaluate safety and design plans, indicating strong international support for the project. [3]