Formula 1 Gran Premio de Espana Telefonica 2009

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Spanish Grand Prix Information

Circuit de Catalunya

Race Date	10 May 2009
Laps	65
Circuit length	4.655 km (2.892 mi)
Race length	302.449 km (187.942 mi)
Location	Barcelona, Catalonia
Number of corners	13 (left:5) (right:8)
Top speed	325 Km/h
Start line offset	126 m
Downforce setup	mixte
Most wins (drivers)	Michael Schumacher
Most wins (constructors)	Ferrari
Grand Prix held	18
Spectactor capacity	around 107000

Barcelona GP Overview

The Spanish Grand Prix ( Gran Premio de España ) is a Formula One race currently held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the annual Formula One championship season. This circuit was built in 1991, after the Spanish Motor federation decided to stop sharing the Spanish Grand Prix between four other tracks. The 4.627KM circuit is situated just north of Barcelona and is used for testing by the F1 teams throughout the year.

Barcelona Formula 1 Grand Prix

Barcelona’s mix of high and low-speed corners (Elf, Renault, Repsol, Seat, Campsa, Nissan, La Caixa, Sabadell, New Holland), 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. Overtaking can be difficult, as cars are unable to follow each other through the fast final corner due to turbulence created by the leading car. This makes it difficult for a car to get close enough to the car in front of it to attempt a pass at the first turn, which is the only obvious overtaking point on the circuit.

The Circuit de Catalunya is one of the most modern tracks prepared to hold the most important motor racing competitions. The sport calendar of the Circuit de Catalunya includes several competitions of the Catalan and Spanish Motorcycling or

Car Championships, both 24 Hours Endurance races, the F-1 Spanish Grand Prix and the Catalan Motorcycling Grand Prix.

Spanish GP Timetable