Hockenheimring
Hockenheim, Germany
4.574 km • 17 Corners
About Hockenheimring
The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg, commonly known as the Hockenheimring, is one of Germany’s most famous and historic race circuits, located near the town of Hockenheim in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Originally opened in 1932 as a high speed forest circuit, the track was extensively redesigned in 2002 into its modern, compact stadium-focused layout. The current 4.574 km (2.842 miles) configuration features 17 corners and combines long straights, heavy braking zones and tight technical sections. Key highlights include the Parabolika straight, the Hairpin, the Mercedes Arena stadium complex and the fast final sector leading onto the start-finish straight. Hockenheimring is a former long time home of the Formula 1 German Grand Prix and continues to host major international and national motorsport including DTM, GT World Challenge, endurance racing, historic motorsport and year-round public car and motorcycle track days. With its grandstands wrapping around the stadium section and excellent spectator visibility, Hockenheimring is one of Europe’s premier motorsport and photography venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hockenheimring is located in Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The full address is Am Motodrom 1, 68766 Hockenheim, Germany.
Hockenheimring is 4.574 km (2.842 miles) long and features 17 corners.
Yes. Hockenheimring regularly hosts public car and motorcycle track days, driving experiences and private testing through approved organisers.
Hockenheimring is most famous as a former home of the Formula 1 German Grand Prix and for its stadium-style racing atmosphere.
Yes. Hockenheimring hosts DTM, GT World Challenge, endurance racing, touring cars, historic motorsport and international championships.
Yes. Hockenheimring is suitable for beginners due to its wide run-off areas, modern safety systems and structured novice groups on track days.
Yes. Noise limits vary by event but typically range around 98–105 dB(A) static, with drive-by monitoring in operation.
Yes. Modified cars are permitted provided they meet safety regulations and comply with event specific noise limits.
Yes. Hockenheimring is excellent for motorsport photography due to its stadium grandstands, close spectator proximity and high speed braking zones.
After your event, you can search LapSnaps by track and date to find Hockenheimring track day photos and purchase high resolution digital downloads directly from photographers.
Hockenheimring is operated by Hockenheim-Ring GmbH, on behalf of the local authorities in Baden-Württemberg.
Hockenheimring operates most of the year, weather permitting, with racing, track days, testing and corporate events scheduled seasonally.
Photographers regularly attend events at Hockenheimring.
es. LapSnaps features Hockenheimring track day photos from verified photographers. You can browse by event day and purchase high-resolution digital downloads directly online.
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