Spanish Grand Prix
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Summary
Barcelona is a circuit of two halves, with its long straight and mix of corners, earning it a much-loved reputation amongst drivers. Exposing the flaws or strengths of car designs, Barcelona can be the ultimate test for all but the most balanced cars.
Suggested Setup
Suggested car setup and attribute focus for Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya:
- Medium speed cornering is crucial
- Focusing on low speed cornering is also recommended
- Favours cars with stats focused on downforce
Tips & Tricks
The Spanish Grand Prix is as much a technical test for your cars as it is an evaluation of your drivers’ skills.
- Thanks to the high track abrasiveness, two pit stops will be necessary at Barcelona, but with a low chance of a safety car appearing you’ll have to get the timing right rather than trusting in luck.
- At this point in the season, your cars will be beginning to feel some strain, so take your time before the GP to replace any flagging parts.
- The highly abrasive circuit will make it difficult to maintain tyre effectiveness if you push too hard, too early. Keep an eye on your tyre condition before instructing your drivers to push.
2024 Race Replay
After starting in P1 but finding himself P3 before turn 1, Norris's early hopes have been dashed. After this disappointing start that saw Verstappen and Russell ahead of him, Norris has finally claimed P2 and has only Verstappen to chase down if he wants to regain that top spot. With an extended first stint, Norris is gaining fast, but there's still one stop left before the race is truly over…
Circuit Details
- Circuit Type
- downforce
- Circuit Abrasiveness
- high
- Circuit Length
- 4.657KM
- First Grand Prix
- 1991
- Number Of Laps
- 66
- Race Distance
- 307.236KM
- Lap Record
-
1:16.330
Max Verstappen
(2023) - Safety Car Chance
- 25%
- Pit Lane Time Loss
- 25 Seconds
