European Grand Prix - Jerez Circuito Permanente de Jerez - 69 laps With an average speed of 110 mph, Jerez is one of the slower circuits on the F1 calendar. It is a narrow circuit with plenty of tight bends, so cars should be set-up for handling rather than power. There are few overtaking places here, and the track suffers from becoming sandy during racing. Many cars take the fast first bend too quickly, and end in the gravel trap!