SIGN UP HERE BRNO 1965 INFO In 1965, the Brno circuit (Masaryk Circuit) hosted its first-ever Motorcycle World Championship round, marking the start of its golden era. The historic street circuit was shortened to 13.941 km (8.66 miles) to meet safety standards. Mike Hailwood won the 500cc race on an MV Agusta, setting the stage for decades of championship racing. 1965 Brno Circuit Details Event: First Czechoslovakian Motorcycle Grand Prix included in the World Championship calendar. Track Layout: A public road circuit running through the western outskirts of Brno and surrounding villages, including Bosonohy and Žebětín. Circuit Length: Shortened to 13.941 km (8.663 miles) in 1965 to be suitable for the World Championship. 1965 500cc Race Results: Won by Mike Hailwood (MV Agusta) in 1h 11min 23.2s, covering 13 laps. Significance: Marked the beginning of Brno as a premier venue in the Motorcycle World Championship, a tradition that continued for years, featuring riders like Giacomo Agostini. The 1965 race was a major milestone, transforming the venue from a national race into a regular, prestigious stop on the world championship tour. The street circuit was noted for its fast, flowing, and challenging nature, winding through local villages and forest sections.
