Mas "La Moreneta"
P.O. Box 27
08160 Montmelo
Barcelona
Spain
Tel: +34 (0) 93 57 19700
Web: www.circuitcat.com
The Circuit de Catalunya is located in Montmelo, to the north of Barcelona, Spain.
It is home to the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix and the motorcycle Catalonia Grand Prix. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit. As such it is probably one of the sport's most important testing grounds.
The wind direction at the circuit can change drastically during the day, a significant factor given the importance of aerodynamics to modern Formula One cars. It is then hard to find a good setup since cars can have massive aerodynamic drag and understeer on one part of the circuit in the morning, but suffer oversteer at the same part of the circuit in the afternoon. A given tyre compound can work well when tested, but not so well a couple of months later. These changeable conditions can make for an unexpected performances from some teams during the race.
The 4.655km (2.893 mile) circuit has undergone a series of modifications during its 18-year history which has led to the loss of some of the track's high-speed edge but the combination of high and low speed corners still provides a technical and physical challenge for the cars and drivers.
Races tend to be very much based on strategy making the pits grandstand a great viewing location. However many race fans gravitate to grandstand G which gives a view of the cars as they snake their way through the “stadium” complex before entering the chicane and final turn/pit entry.
Getting to the track by public transport is fairly straight forward if you are prepared to undertake a 20 minute walk. A train runs from Las Ramblas in the centre of Barcelona to Montmelo in around 40 minutes.
Race Tickets can be expensive and visitors should watch for overpriced taxis. Food and drink at the track is also very expensive and not particularly good so bringing a packed lunch could be worthwhile.
Time Zone : (GMT +1:00 hour) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
Major Events : F1
Circuit Length : FIA Grand Prix Track: 2.893 miles / 4.655 km
FIM Grand Prix Track: 4.727 km
Car National Track: 2.977 km
Motorbike National Track: 3.049 km
School Track: 1.703 km
Turns : 16; 9 right, 6 left
Lap Record : 1m21.67s - Kimi Räikkönen, Scuderia Ferrari, 2008
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Spanish Grand Prix Review, Quotes & Images Posted on: 13/05/2010
A first and a third, two podiums, another three trophies for the over-flowing cabinets in Milton Keynes. It was a decent haul for Red Bull Racing at this afternoon’s Spanish Grand Prix.
For the winner Mark Webber, there was only one small ‘moment’ in his charge to victory from pole and that was his team-mate desperate to pu... Read More >>
LOTUS TAKE A STEP FORWARD IN SPAIN Posted on: 07/05/2010
Back in Europe at the Spanish Grand Prix and the first action on track saw Lotus Racing complete 85 laps in total, and finish the day closer to the midfield than in the first four flyaway races, demonstrating for the first time that the team’s upgraded car has taken the hoped-for step forward in performance.
Spanish Grand Prix Preview: 7 - 9 May 2010 Posted on: 06/05/2010
The Spanish Grand Prix will be the fifth round of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship and the first of nine European races this year. Held at the Circuit de Catalunya in the hills above the Catalan capital, Barcelona, it is a fairly typical medium to high downforce track that is very familiar to the racing fraternity after days pounding round in winter ... Read More >>
Jenson Button on the Avenue of Champions Posted on: 06/05/2010
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F1 Spanish GP Pelouse Tickets Almost Sold Out; Grandstand Tickets Still Available Posted on: 20/04/2010
The rate of ticket sales for the F1 Grand Prix de España Telefónica at Circuit de Catalunya (Montmeló) keeps accelerating, and is already 10% ahead of last year’s figures on the same date.
There is a clear trend to a sell-out of the most popular tickets, such as the Pelouse area (general admittance) and the three grands... Read More >>
53,000 tickets already sold for 2010 F1 Spanish Grand Prix Posted on: 11/03/2010
The Gran Premio de España Telefónica de F1 closed the second pre-sale period with 53,000 tickets sold, Circuit members included.
Circuit de Catalunya General Manager Ramon Praderas commented: “The overall sales figures so far are the result of the tickets purchased by all those fans who have been able to make use of ... Read More >>
McLaren At Top Of Time Sheets Again Posted on: 01/03/2010
The 4 day test at Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona ended yesterday, with Lewis Hamilton setting the fastest lap of the test yesterday.
Jenson Button didn't run yesterday when the fastest times were set. Nice Rosberg and Michael Schumacher look very well matched, with Rosberg just shading the 7 times champions best lap time. You might think he h... Read More >>
Moto2 - Catalunya Testing Posted on: 21/02/2010
The Moto2 test at the Circuit de Catalunya ended on Friday afternoon, with 12 Moto2 riders all within a second of one another.
Friday afternoon saw the three-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya come to a close, with a range of Moto2 and 125cc riders having taken the opportunity to continue their preparations for the 2010 season at the track... Read More >>
10% off F1 tickets, 25% off Track Days and 15% off Supercar Experiences! Posted on: 28/12/2009
Circuit de Catalunya has launched some great and very affordable ways of getting on track in 2010 - perfect for a day out while on holiday, or as a destination for a cross continent jaunt for drivers and riders alike.
Formula BMW Europe Announces 2010 Calendar Posted on: 17/12/2009
Promoting junior racing drivers remains an important part of BMW Motorsport’s realigned programme.
In 2010 BMW will again support young hopefuls in Formula BMW Europe and in Formula BMW Pacific as they take their first steps in single-seater racing. The calendar for the European series, that has just been announced, will ... Read More >>
Spanish GP 2010 - Ticket Discounts and F1 Poster Revealed Posted on: 19/11/2009
Circuit de Catalunya has revealed the poster for 54th F1 Grand Prix of Spain, to be held on 7th, 8th and 9th May 2010.
Under the slogan ‘Formula 1 turns red’, a colour that symbolises the action, revolution, passion and strength radiated by F1 single-seaters, it also wants to highlight the attractiveness of Barcelona in a weekend that... Read More >>
Tickets on sale for Spanish GP - 20% off until 30th Nov! Posted on: 21/10/2009
The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) confirmed the F-1 championship calendar and fixed the 7th, 8th and 9th May 2010 for the F-1 Spanish GP event. Once the date for the 54 Gran Premio de España Telefónica de Formula One in 2010 is confirmed, the Circuit de Catalunya’s sale points net is in operation at 100%... Read More >>
Audi stays on course for title in the DTM Posted on: 21/09/2009
• Commanding one-two-three win for Audi at Barcelona
• Timo Scheider extends overall lead
• Early title decision is possible at Dijon
Audi extended its leading position in the DTM at Barcelona (Spain) with a commanding one-two-three victory. After his second exploit of the season Timo Schei... Read More >>
Barcelona Hosts Penultimate Super Trofeo Race - 18-20 September Posted on: 15/09/2009
After the last rounds of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo were spent racing in the English sunshine at Silverstone, the series now travels to the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, on 18-20 September 2009 for rounds 13, 14, and 15 of the season.
The field of Super Trofeo cars, a derivative of the road going Gallardo LP 560-4, make up the... Read More >>
Audi head to Barcelona as DTM points leader - 20th September Posted on: 11/09/2009
• DTM enters crucial phase in Spain
• Title fight intensifies
• Nine drivers still have theoretical title chances
The situation in the DTM is coming to a head: The race at Barcelona (Spain) on September 20 kicks off the crucial phase of the fight for the title in the most popular inte... Read More >>
Ticket sales going well Posted on: 28/04/2009
With only 8 days to go, more than 60,000 tickets have already been sold for the Gran Premio de España Telefónica de Formula One to be held on May 8, 9 and 10.
“We want to thank those 60,000 people who have already decided to come and watch the Formula One race at the Circuit", says Ramón Praderas, general director of... Read More >>
The Gran Premio de España Telefónica de Formula One at the Circuit de Catalunya Posted on: 27/04/2009
The Gran Premio de España Telefónica the Circuit de Catalunya is delighted to be offering Formula One ticket prices for the Spanish GP. Ticket Sales Locations in the United Kingdom at Ticket Master that has 50 outlets of the Red Virgin Megastores network. www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Europe and the Rest of the World please c... Read More >>
Hilton Diagnol Mar Gaze at sea vies from Indigo restaurant’s terrace or unwind on the beach just a couple of minutes away.
Hilton Barcelona The Hilton Barcelona is located right in the heart of the city's financial and commercial district.
10% off F1 tickets, 25% off Track Days and 15% off Supercar Experiences!
Circuit de Catalunya has launched some great and very affordable ways of getting on track in 2010 - perfect for a day out while on holiday, or as a destination for a cross continent jaunt for drivers and riders alike. Apply Now
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Major Races
7-9 May - F1 Catalan Grand Prix
2-4 July - Moto GP of Catalunya
19-20 June - CCM / CMV Motorbike races
16-18 July - 24 Hour Motorbike Race
10-12 September - 24 Hour Car Race
9-10 October - World Series by Renault
30-31 October - International GT
