Spanish Grand Prix 2016, Catalunya - Race 5/21

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Catalunya

The Formula One teams are no strangers to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (formerly known as the Circuit de Catalunya); not only have they raced there every year since 1991, they also conduct extensive testing at the venue.

Familiarity does not, however, lessen the challenge for car or driver. Barcelona's mix of high- and low-speed corners, plus its abrasive and rather bumpy track surface, makes for a physically and mechanically taxing race.

Tyre wear is particularly high and the varying winds that cut across the circuit mean an optimum set-up can be hard to find.

For spectators Elf corner is among the best places to watch, as it is one of the track's few overtaking opportunities. For the drivers it is the final two turns, known collectively as New Holland, which provide one of the biggest challenges of the season. A fast exit is essential in order to maximise speed down the start-finish straight into Elf.

2014 marked the 24th time Barcelona has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher has been the most successful driver at the circuit, with a total of six victories. Among the current drivers, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa have all won there.

TV Times

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C4:



Track Diagram & Information




Weather Forecast




2015 Onboard Lap

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2015/5/Onboard_pole_position_lap_-_Spain.html


2015 Race Edit

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2015/5/Race_Edit__Spain_'15.html


Tyre Set Selections Per Driver - Russia

Spain Preview Quotes

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2016/5/spain-preview-quotes.html


WDC Standings




Constructors' Championship Standings




Pole Positions & Winners Per Grand Prix



Practice 1




Practice 2




Practice 3




Qualifying




Race

 

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Gonna be interesting to see how the RBR driver swap goes.

 

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Driver presser tomorrow looks fun

 

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That delicious irony in learning that Kyvat found out about his demotion whilst watching Game of Thrones!