Formula One Spanish Grand Prix - Barcelona

Formula One Spanish Grand Prix - Barcelona

The track is 4.727 km long and it drivers go around 65 laps (totalling to 307.324 km) before the chequered flag. Michael Schumacher driving around in this Ferrari set the track record of 1:17.450s in 2004. The 2007 Grand Prix event... [more]

The track is 4.727 km long and it drivers go around 65 laps (totalling to 307.324 km) before the chequered flag. Michael Schumacher driving around in this Ferrari set the track record of 1:17.450s in 2004.

The 2007 Grand Prix event will start with practice sessions on Mat 11, qualifying on May 12 and end with the race on May 13.

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The Formula One teams are no strangers to Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya; not only have they raced there every year since 1991, they also conduct extensive testing at the venue.

Familiarity does not, however, lessen the challenge for car or driver. Barcelona's mix of high and low-speed corners, plus its abrasive and rather bumpy track surface, makes for a physically and mechanically taxing race. Tyre wear is particularly high and the varying winds that cut across the circuit mean an optimum set-up can be hard to find.

For spectators Elf corner is among the best places to watch, as it is one of the track's few overtaking opportunities. For the drivers it is the final two turns, known collectively as New Holland, which provide one of the biggest challenges of the season. A fast exit is essential in order to maximise speed down the start-finish straight into Elf.

2003 marked the 13th time Barcelona has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher has been the most successful driver at the circuit, with a total of five victories, while Jacques Villeneuve is the only other current driver to have won there, back in 1997.
The Circuit de Catalunya is located only 30km from Barcelona. It is easily accessible on major routes, either the N152 or the A7 motorway (exit 13) towards Gerona.

Alternatively, it is served by rail from Sants station (Line 2) to Montmelo Station with journey time lasting about 40 minutes, or from Gerona in around one hour. The circuit is a short walk from the station.

If you're flying, then the nearest international airport is El Prat de Llobragat in Barcelona, which is 47km from the circuit. There are regular connections to Barcelona from the airport via bus and train.
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Year Driver Constructor Location Report
2007     Catalunya Report
2006 Flag of Spain Fernando Alonso Renault Catalunya Report
2005 Flag of Finland Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes Catalunya Report
2004 Flag of Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Catalunya Report
2003 Flag of Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Catalunya Report
2002 Flag of Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Catalunya Report
2001 Flag of Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Catalunya Report
2000 Flag of Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Catalunya Report
1999 Flag of Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Catalunya Report
1998 Flag of Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Catalunya Report
1997 Flag of Canada Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault Catalunya Report
1996 Flag of Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Catalunya Report
1995 Flag of Germany Michael Schumacher Benetton-Renault Catalunya Report
1994 Flag of United Kingdom Damon Hill Williams-Renault Catalunya Report
1993 Flag of France Alain Prost Williams-Renault Catalunya Report
1992 Flag of United Kingdom Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Catalunya Report
1991 Flag of United Kingdom Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Catalunya Report
1990 Flag of France Alain Prost Ferrari Jerez Report
1989 Flag of Brazil Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Jerez Report
1988 Flag of France Alain Prost McLaren-Honda Jerez Report
1987 Flag of United Kingdom Nigel Mansell Williams-Honda Jerez Report
1986 Flag of Brazil Ayrton Senna Lotus-Renault Jerez Report
1982
-85
Not held
1981 Flag of Canada Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari Jarama Report
1980 Flag of Australia Alan Jones Williams-Cosworth Jarama Report
1979 Flag of France Patrick Depailler Ligier-Cosworth Jarama Report
1978 Flag of United States Mario Andretti Lotus-Cosworth Jarama Report
1977 Flag of United States Mario Andretti Lotus-Cosworth Jarama Report
1976 Flag of United Kingdom James Hunt McLaren-Cosworth Jarama Report
1975 Flag of Germany Jochen Mass McLaren-Cosworth Montjuïc circuit Report
1974 Flag of Austria Niki Lauda Ferrari Jarama Report
1973 Flag of Brazil Émerson Fittipaldi Lotus-Cosworth Montjuïc circuit Report
1972 Flag of Brazil Émerson Fittipaldi Lotus-Cosworth Jarama Report
1971 Flag of United Kingdom Jackie Stewart Tyrrell-Cosworth Montjuïc circuit Report
1970 Flag of United Kingdom Jackie Stewart March-Cosworth Jarama Report
1969 Flag of United Kingdom Jackie Stewart Matra-Cosworth Montjuïc circuit Report
1968 Flag of United Kingdom Graham Hill Lotus-Cosworth Jarama Report
1967 Flag of United Kingdom Jim Clark Lotus-Cosworth Jarama Report
1955
-66
Not held
1954 Flag of United Kingdom Mike Hawthorn Ferrari Pedralbes Report
1952
-53
Not held
1951 Flag of Argentina Juan Manuel Fangio Alfa Romeo Pedralbes Report
1936
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Not held
1935 Germany Rudolf Caracciola Mercedes Lasarte Report
1934 Italy Luigi Fagioli Mercedes Lasarte Report
1933 Flag of Monaco Louis Chiron Alfa Romeo Lasarte Report
1931
-32
Not held
1930 Italy Achille Varzi Maserati Lasarte Report
1929 Flag of Monaco Louis Chiron Bugatti Lasarte Report
1928 Flag of Monaco Louis Chiron Bugatti Lasarte Report
1927 Flag of France Robert Benoist Delage Lasarte Report
1926 Italy Meo Constantini Bugatti Lasarte Report
1925 Flag of France Albert Divo Delage Lasarte Report
1924 Flag of France Henri Segrave Sunbeam Lasarte Report
1923 Italy Dario Resta Talbot Sitges-Terramar Report
1914
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Not held
1913 Carlos de Salamanca Rolls-Royce Guadarrama Report
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Circuit de Catalunya, Spain

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