General Information

• Circuit : Circuit de Catalunya
• Location : 20 km north of Barcelona, Spain
• Opened : 1991
• Grand Prix Held : 18
• Years : 1991-2008
• First Grand Prix : 1991
• Last Grand Prix : 2008
• Circuit Length : 4.655 km
• Race Distance : 307.104 km (66 laps)
• Circuit Details : Permanent road course, clockwise
• Corners : 16
• Spectator capacity: 104,000 General admission, 43,770 Grandstand seats

Recent Stats

• Lap Record : K Raikkonen - 1:21.670 (2008, Ferrari)
• Fastest Lap 2008 : K Raikkonen - 1:21.670
• Pole 2008 : K Raikkonen - 1:21.813
• Podium 2008 : 1. K Raikkonen, 2. F Massa, 3. L Hamilton

History

One of the most advanced circuits on the grand prix calendar, the Circuit de Catalunya is modern but also has character. There are a variety of corners, a short straight and a long pit straight.

The circuit was first used in 1991 and was also the centre piece of Spain’s Olympic year in 1992.

The circuit and its facilities are constantly upgraded by progressive management. Last year enlarged run off areas were built at several locations, together with a modification at Nissan.

Demanding fast corners and a long high-speed straight makes this a real test.