🇪🇸Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
A technical circuit featuring a mix of high and low-speed corners, Barcelona is known for its demanding layout that tests every aspect of car performance.
Lap length
4.657 km
Corners
16
Track type
Permanent
Difficulty
8/10
DRS zones
2
Representative lap times
Qualifying
1:16.500
Race
1:20.500
What makes Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hard to predict
Surface
Abrasive asphalt
Rubber build-up
Significant rubber buildup throughout the weekend improves lap times by 1-2 seconds
How the racing line moves
Racing line becomes progressively narrower as rubber builds up off-line
Track evolution
Track evolution is particularly pronounced due to extensive testing use throughout the year
Lap times
Times vary significantly based on fuel load and tire compound
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Turn 9 | After Turn 10 | 830 m | High |
| 2 | Turn 14 | Exit of Turn 16 | 950 m | Very High |
Recent winners here
- 2024Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2022Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2021Lewis HamiltonMercedes
- 2020Lewis HamiltonMercedes
Predict the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
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