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Round 09 · Europe

Spanish Grand Prix

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Montmeló, Spain · Capital: Madrid

TechnicalHigh Downforce

What makes it special

A long-standing testing venue whose mix of corner types makes it the sport's traditional benchmark for aerodynamic performance.

Character breakdown

  • 01Long corners
  • 02High aero sensitivity
  • 03Front tyre wear

Quick facts

Layout type
Permanent circuit
First F1 race here
1991
Reputation
Reference circuit for car performance