The Cloisters of Santo Domingo will host this 40th Anniversary event of the Circuito de Jerez during the week of the Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix and until May 10.
The Cloisters of Santo Domingo will host this 40th Anniversary event of the Circuito de Jerez during the week of the Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix and until May 10.April 19, 2025. The countdown has begun for the Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix and, as an appropriate prelude, the photographic exhibition "40 Years of the Circuito de Jerez in 40 Photos" will be officially inaugurated on Monday, April 21. This exhibition is another highlight for a week full of intense emotions. Without a doubt, in its 40 years of existence, millions of images have allowed the Circuito de Jerez to go around the world, sharing its history. Now, as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary, renowned photographers have selected the best snapshots of this Andalusian circuit, which was inaugurated in 1985, offering an exclusive collection of 40 unique photos that speak louder than words. With the iconic Cloisters of Santo Domingo as the backdrop for this grand exhibition in the city center, from April 21 to May 10, 2025, Jerez showcases the entire epic history of motorsport in 40 images that summarize 40 years of competitions, passion, battles, and historic victories for the best fans in the world at their Cathedral.
Is it impossible to summarize 40 years of the Circuito de Jerez in 40 photos? Perhaps, but the selection featured in this exhibition represents a chronological milestone worthy of being enjoyed. Both in terms of size and photographic, artistic, and journalistic quality, the 40 images on display will make a strong impression on visitors. They form a condensed sequence of unique and historic moments from the Circuito de Jerez over these four decades. And even more events and surprises will follow, leading up to the grand final gala in November to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
Roaring since 1985.
With its construction in 1985, the Circuito de Jerez became a key stage for the development and professionalization of motorsport in Spain from the very beginning, taking the sport to unprecedented heights. It also became a powerful driver of transformation for this Andalusian city and its surrounding area. In 1986, Jerez brought Formula 1 back to Spain after a four-year absence, and in 1987, it hosted its first Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix. Now, on the verge of its 40th anniversary, the circuit has hosted 39 Motorcycle Grand Prix events, 7 Formula 1 races, 11 Superbike World Championship rounds, 1 Intercontinental FIM Games, 5 Formula 3000 races, 1 FIA Formula 2 event, 4 World Sports Prototype Championship races, 2 Motocross World Championships, and one Motocross of Nations, in addition to numerous national and international events. In total, throughout its history, 390 competitions have taken place, with 238 motorcycle events and 153 automobile events.
This photographic exhibition "40 Years of the Circuito de Jerez in 40 Photos," which showcases a carefully curated selection of these 390 competitions (from 1985 to 2025), is another event scheduled for the 40th Anniversary of the Andalusian circuit. Renowned photographers such as Gigi Soldano, David Goldman, José María Rubio, Jesús Robledo, Marcelo del Pozo, David Clarés, Miguel Ángel González, Tino Martino, Jesús Benítez, Álvaro Rivero, Javier Herrero, Luca Gambuti, Alejandro Ceresuela, Alex Farinelli, JJ Medina, Luis Gil, Sergio Rodríguez, and Chiqui Chamorro have collaborated on this project. Special thanks go to Diario de Jerez, Gold&Goose, Motociclismo Magazine, and Canon España for their valuable contributions. At the Cloisters of Santo Domingo in Jerez, from April 21 to May 10, their works await the best fans in the world. These are ‘40 years in 40 photos,’ a complete and unforgettable historical summary that deserves to be admired. With it in memory, we can continue making history for many more years to come.
