Spanish Grand Prix 2015, Catalunya - Race 5/19

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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.
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TV Times

Sky:
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BBC:
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Track Diagram & Information

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Weather Forecast

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2014 Onboard Lap

https://www.formula1.com/content/fo.../Spain_2014_-_Lewis_Hamilton_onboard_lap.html


2014 Race Edit



Spain Preview Quotes

https://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2015/5/spain-preview-quotes.html


WDC Standings

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Constructors' Championship Standings

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Practice 1

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Practice 2

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Practice 3

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Qualifying

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Race

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McLaren have confirmed they're getting rid of the chrome livery.

More graphite grey with McLaren dayglo 'speedmarks'.
 
Current PU status:

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JRS said:
Surely not half as awkward as both Manor-Marussias being slower than that GP2 time. And Maldonado was bloody nearly beaten by it.
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I don't really count Manor if I'm honest, they would have qualified dead last on the GP2 grid today..
 
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