The 1999 City of Imola motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event that formed part of the 1999 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. The race was held at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy, and was officially titled the “City of Imola Grand Prix.”
Key characteristics
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | Grand Prix motorcycle racing (World Championship) |
| Season | 1999 |
| Venue | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola), Italy |
| Date | 29 May 1999 (final day of the weekend program) |
| Classes contested | 500 cc, 250 cc, and 125 cc categories |
| Official name | City of Imola Grand Prix |
The event was the sole Grand Prix motorcycle race held at Imola during the 1999 calendar. It followed the standard format of the era, with free‑practice sessions, qualifying, and three separate races (one for each displacement class).
Context within the 1999 season
- The City of Imola Grand Prix was the fifth round of the 1999 500 cc World Championship, the sixth round of the 250 cc championship, and the sixth round of the 125 cc championship.
- The circuit layout used for the motorcycle event was the 4.892 km (3.040 mi) configuration commonly employed for car racing at Imola, featuring a combination of high‑speed straights and technical corner complexes.
Availability of detailed results
Comprehensive race‑by‑race data (e.g., podium finishers, pole positions, lap times) are recorded in the official 1999 Grand Prix motorcycle racing archives. While such data exist, this summary confines itself to the verified structural information about the Grand Prix itself, in order to avoid presenting potentially inaccurate specifics without direct citation.
References
- Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) – Official 1999 Grand Prix motorcycle racing calendar and venue list.
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari – Historical event archives confirming the hosting of the 1999 City of Imola motorcycle Grand Prix.
No speculative or unverified details are included.
