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Circuit de Catalunya Track Guide

The Circuit de Catalunya, located just north of Barcelona in Montmeló, has played host to the Spanish Grand Prix annually since its construction in 1991.  At 4.66km (2.89mi) long with 16 turns, Circuit de Catalunya offers a well-balanced mix of low to higher speed complexes, rapid directional changes, and several different straights.  It is frequently used by Formula 1 teams for testing and development.  Pirelli will be supplying teams with the medium and hard compounds for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, which are ideally suited to the broad range of demands presented in Barcelona. At the end of a long start/finish straight, Turn 1 often sees the most overtaking possibilities. ...
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