The Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto has confirmed that the 2025 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix will take place as scheduled from April 25-27, despite severe flooding leacing large parts of the track submerged.
Heavy rainfall in the Andalusia region caused extensive flooding, with more than 120 liters of rain per square meter falling in less than 30 minutes.
Overwhelmed drainage systems left sections of the circuit – including the pitlane and runoff areas – underwater.
The worst-affected section was the runoff at Turn 13, the Jorge Lorenzo Corner, where the water lifted parts of the asphalt.
Other corners, including Turns 7, 8, and 11, were also impacted, with mud and debris covering the track.
The circuit operators acted swiftly, beginning cleanup efforts on Tuesday. Photos from the site showed heavy machinery clearing away mud and debris, with teams working around the clock to restore the facility.
While the restoration work will disrupt some of the circuit’s short-term activities, the Spanish Grand Prix remains unaffected. The track management reassured fans in a statement:
“Despite the damages suffered after yesterday’s storm, the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto guarantees the celebration of the Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix.”
“Since early in the morning, cleaning works have been ongoing and will continue for several days.”
“For the fans’ peace of mind, these works guarantee that the Spanish Grand Prix will be held as scheduled.”
The incident brings back memories of last year’s devastating floods in Valencia, which damaged the Ricardo Tormo Circuit and forced the MotoGP season finale to be relocated to Barcelona.
Jerez officials are confident that the situation will be fully resolved well before MotoGP’s arrival in April.
In the meantime, repair work continues, with priority given to resurfacing damaged areas and restoring the track’s safety infrastructure.
The circuit is set to resume normal operations soon, with the Spanish national championship scheduled to take place on March 22.
