Circuit Donington Park — Roulage moto piste 🇬🇧
Castle Donington, DE74 Derby, Royaume-Unis
No upcoming track day for this circuit.
About Donington Park
Motorcycle Track Day at Donington Park Circuit
Donington Park, located in the United Kingdom, is an iconic circuit with a rich history. Originally built in 1931 for motorcycles, it was reopened in 1977 after a period of closure and significant investment. Since then, it has become a favorite venue for motorcycle track days and competitions, including the British Superbike Championship. The atmosphere is friendly, with a spacious paddock and a family atmosphere appreciated by British sports bike enthusiasts. Donington Park is renowned for its smooth and varied layout, offering an immersive experience for riders of all levels.
Donington Park Track Layout Characteristics
The Donington Park circuit stretches over 4.02 km and offers a technical challenge with its 12 turns. The surface is asphalt, providing good grip in dry conditions. The track width is 10 meters, allowing for safe overtaking. The theoretical maximum speed is approximately 250 km/h. The direction of rotation is clockwise. The circuit is famous for its fast and technical sections, such as the Craner Curves, McLeans, Coppice, Fogarty Esses and Melbourne Hairpin.
Riding Tips: For your first track day at Donington Park, focus on a good exit from Redgate to properly approach the Craner Curves. Brake late but in control before McLeans to avoid locking up. Approach the Fogarty Esses smoothly to maintain your speed, and be careful at the exit of Melbourne Hairpin, where the track can be slippery. Prioritize consistency over speed and don't hesitate to watch onboard videos to study the trajectories.
Upcoming Track Days at Donington Park
Currently, no motorcycle track days are scheduled at Donington Park. Check PlanTrackDay regularly to avoid missing the next dates and organize your track day booking at Donington Park.
Why Ride at Donington Park?
Riding at Donington Park is a unique experience for several reasons. Its layout combines fast and technical sections, offering a stimulating challenge for riders of all levels. The friendly atmosphere and the reputation of the circuit attract many enthusiasts. The variety of turns, from the Craner Curves to Melbourne Hairpin, allows you to work on different aspects of riding. Although some areas can be tricky in wet weather, the entire layout is ideal for progressing and refining your skills in open track days.
Information
- Length
- 4.0 km
- Turns
- 12
- Country
- Royaume-Unis
- Direction
- Clockwise
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Max speed
- 250 km/h
- Opened
- 1931
- Track width
- 10 m
- Events
- track days, roulages moto, British Superbike Championship, Supersport, Honda British Talent Cup, KTM Cup, organisateurs de track days comme Track Titan
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Recommended tire pressures for Donington Park
Find the manufacturer recommended tire pressures for riding at Donington Park. Indicative values to adapt to conditions.
Bridgestone tire pressures for Donington Park
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Battlax Hypersport S22 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| Battlax Hypersport S23 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Battlax Racing R10 | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.50 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Battlax Racing R11 | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.60 | — | — | — | — |
| Battlax RS10 | Track Day | 1.90 | 1.80 | 2.10 | 2.00 | — | — |
| Battlax V01 | Slick | 1.90 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.50 |
| Battlax V02 | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 1.45 | 2.30 | 1.55 |
| Battlax W01 | Rain | 2.20 | 2.20 | — | — | — | — |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Bridgestone Track Day Chart 2024
Continental tire pressures for Donington Park
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| ContiRaceAttack 2 Street | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| ContiRaceAttack Endurance | Slick | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 |
| ContiRaceAttack Medium | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 |
| ContiRaceAttack Soft | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 |
| ContiTrack | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.50 | 2.30 | 1.60 |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Continental Racing Tires Flyer 2025
Dunlop tire pressures for Donington Park
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| D212 GP Pro | Slick | 2.10 | 1.05 | 2.35 | 1.25 | 2.55 | 1.45 |
| D212 GP Racer | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.10 | 2.10 | 1.20 | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| KR 106/108 | Slick | 2.10 | 1.05 | 2.35 | 1.25 | 2.55 | 1.45 |
| SportSmart TT | Sport Route | 2.00 | 1.70 | — | — | — | — |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Dunlop officiel
Metzeler tire pressures for Donington Park
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Racetec RR | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.80 |
| Racetec RR Slick | Slick | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Racetec TD | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.30 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Sportec Interact | Sport Route | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Sportec M7 RR | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.80 |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Metzeler flyer pressions
Michelin tire pressures for Donington Park
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Power 6 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.90 | — | — | — | — |
| Power Cup 2 | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.40 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.70 |
| Power Cup EVO | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.70 |
| Power GP | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.90 | — | — | 2.40 | 2.30 |
| Power GP2 | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.90 | — | — | 2.40 | 2.30 |
| Power Performance Cup | Track Day | 2.10 | 1.30 | — | — | 2.40 | 1.70 |
| Power Rain | Rain | 2.30 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| Power Slick 2 | Slick | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2.40 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Power Slick EVO | Slick | 2.10 | 1.30 | 2.30 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Power Supermoto Slick | Supermoto | 1.80 | 1.60 | — | — | 2.00 | 1.90 |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Michelin officiel
Pirelli tire pressures for Donington Park
| Model | Type | Cold | Warmers | Hot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | R | F | R | F | R | ||
| Diablo Rain | Rain | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.90 | — | — |
| Diablo Rosso IV Corsa | Sport Route | 2.10 | 1.80 | — | — | — | — |
| Diablo Superbike Pro | Slick | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.80 | 2.30 | 1.80 |
| Diablo Superbike SC | Slick | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.90 | 2.30 | 1.90 |
| Diablo Supercorsa SC V3 | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.90 |
| Diablo Supercorsa SC V4 | Track Day | 2.00 | 1.60 | 2.10 | 1.70 | 2.30 | 1.90 |
| Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 | Sport Route | 2.00 | 1.70 | — | — | 2.30 | 2.10 |
| Diablo Wet | Rain | 2.20 | 2.00 | 2.40 | 2.00 | — | — |
Data from the manufacturer website. Indicative values to be adjusted according to conditions. — Source : Pirelli TDB