Formula 1 Gran Premio de Espana Telefonica 2010
With long straights and a good blend of corners, the Circuit de Catalunya (also known as Circuit de Barcelona) is seen as an all-rounder circuit. It is very often used for testing during the winter, so the teams know the circuit quite well.
The erratic weather conditions, particularly the prevailing winds, can destabilise the car’s aerodynamic balance, so the teams are continually trying to find the perfect set-up.
The engines will spend each lap of the race at about 67% full throttle, so top end speeds are important, most crucially on the start- and finish straight which will see the drivers flat out for almost 1,000 meters.