Is Catalunya a good Circuit?
The Catalunya circuit features a wide array of corners Barcelona is a great test track, because it’s a relatively short lap which comprises all sorts of different sections in its 16 corners, while the weather is typically dry.
How do you get to Barcelona F1 Circuit?
Trains: The closest station to the circuit is Montmeló, which is located on the Renfe R2 and R2 Nord lines. Take the train from Sants Estacio, Passeig de Gracia or El Clot in the direction of Granollers or Saint Celoni. The trip from central Barcelona should take around 40 minutes and tickets cost about €4 return.
Where should I sit at the Spanish Grand Prix?
Guide to the best seats at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona
- #1 Start/finish straight. Main grandstand.
- #2 Europcar. Grandstands B, C, G, H.
- #3 Elf. Grandstands E, F, J, K.
- #4 Renault. Grandstand A.
- #5 Banc de Sabadell. Grandstands B, G.
- #6 Seat. Grandstand L.
- #7 New Holland. Grandstand I.
- #8 Campsa. Grandstand N.
Where do F1 drivers stay in Barcelona?
The rooms and suites at hotel Arts are second to none, which is why the majority of the F1 drivers and senior team personnel choose this hotel each year. Hotel Arts is also very close to the circuit, just a short drive away.
Which F1 car has the most downforce?
the RB6
In qualifying, the RB6 was a consistent pace setter, setting the fastest time in 15 out of the 19 rounds. Red Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey later went on to claim that the car was “probably the car with the most downforce in the history of F1”.
Is the Spanish Grand Prix worth going to?
Spectator views at the Spanish Grand Prix are among the best of any race track in Europe. General admission is incredible value for money and some of the vantage points from the stadium section of the circuit are exceptional.
Can you buy alcohol at the Spanish GP?
There are food stalls at the Spanish Grand Prix circuit, but it can be pricey – pack a picnic to save yourself some money. There has been a controversial alcohol ban for the Barcelona grand prix – however, alcohol free larger is available.