Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Spain)
Information about Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Spain)
Historical Significance
Built in 1991 to host F1 and other international events, it quickly became a favorite for testing due to its varied layout.
A symbol of Catalonia’s commitment to motorsport.
Cultural Importance
Located near Barcelona, it attracts motorsport fans from across Europe.
Celebrates local motorsport heroes like Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr.
Notable Sections
A mix of high-speed corners and technical sections.
Iconic Sections
Turn 3: A long, high-speed right-hander that tests aerodynamics.
Turn 10: A tight left-hand hairpin following the back straight.
Final Chicane: A slow, technical sequence leading to the main straight.
Main Events
Spanish Grand Prix (F1), MotoGP, GT World Challenge Europe.
Track Information
| Track | Barcelona |
| Location | Montmeló, Catalonia, Spain |
| Opened in | 1991 |
| Length | 4.675 km (2.905 mi) |
| Coordinates | 41.5698° N, 2.2583° E |
| Climate | Mediterranean, warm and sunny most of the year. |
| Number of turns | 16 |
| Elevation Change | ~30 meters |
Additional information
| Type | Permanent road course |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| FIA Certification | Grade 1 |
| Audience Capacity | ~140,000 |
| Top Speed | ~320 km/h on the main straight. |
| Grip | High; resurfaced in 2018 for improved grip and consistency. |
| Pit Lane | Modern and spacious, designed for F1 standards. |