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About the Formula 1 race Barcelona, Spain

Circuit/Race info - Formula 1 - Barcelona, Spain

Cicuit description Barcelona Spain
The Circuit de Catalunya is 4.627 meters long. The race of 66 laps makes a total racing distance of 305,3 kilometers.

Region
Barcelona has something to offer everyone, which is why it’s now one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. It is one exciting destiny, the Barcelona Grand prix will be bordered of a narrow ambience, offering mystique and history. In the past three decades the city has gone from strength-to-strength and developed a unique identity within Spain. The Catalan language - a mix of French, Spanish and Italian - differentiates the spoken word and the architecture sets the city apart as well. You can ride to the viewing gallery of the Mirador de Colom, at 60 meters above the ground, and enjoy a panoramic view of Barcelona, from the mountains to the sea. Get to know also the history of the Gothic Quarter and discover its monuments and the charme of its streets, enjoy a walk through the Picassos Bohemian Barcelona. Get to know this nice place at the same time that you enjoy the F1 Grand Prix.

History info - Formula 1 - Barcelona, Spain

Last season info Barcelona Spain
Raikkonen streaked away at the start, while Webber went rapidly backwards, and it soon became clear the McLaren star was unlikely to be headed. For a while Fisichella looked capable of challenging his Renault team mate, but again poor luck hit the Italian and he was forced to make an unscheduled stop. Ahead of him were the Toyotas, the Japanese team proving their loss of form in Imola was, as promised, only a temporary blip. Behind him was Webber, whose race strategy effectively went out the window with his poor start, and Montoya, who had a typically eventful race on his return from injury for McLaren, surviving a 360 degree spin on his way to seventh. Whatever the perfect combination of factors that had played in the favour of Ferrari at Imola, it had disappeared in Spain. Schumacher could only qualify eighth, while an engine change dropped Barrichello to the back of the grid and things got worse in the race.

Winner + pole + fastest lap Barcelona Spain
Fernando Alonso (Renault) won the race while he started from pole position. He finished before Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) and Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault). Fastest lap was reached by Felipe Massa 1:16.648

Historic info Barcelona Spain
The Spanish Grand Prix is a Formula One race held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The very first Spanish Grand Prix was held in 1913. In 1955, a terrible accident at Le Mans resulted in regulations governing spectator safety, and the pedestrian-lined street track at Pedralbes was dropped from the racing calendar. In 1968, Jarama hosted the Spanish Grand Prix. The 1975 Grand Prix was marked by tragedy. Double-winner Emerson Fittipaldi retired in protest after a single lap. Rolf Stommelen's car crashed killing four spectators. The race was stopped. The Spanish Grand Prix was confined to Jarama until 1981. In 1985, the Mayor of Jerez commissioned a new racing circuit in his town to promote tourism and sherries. The track was finished in time for the 1986 championship, which saw a furious battle between Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell, with the two cars finishing side by side. The 1990 Spanish Grand Prix was the last in Jerez. Work on the Circuit de Catalunya was underway in Barcelona, and in 1991, the event moved to this new track, where it has remained since.

Listings of past winners / teams (last 10 years)
2006 Fernando Alonso (Renault)
2005 Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren-Mercedes)
2004 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2003 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2002 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2001 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2000 Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes)
1999 Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes)
1998 Mika Hakkinen (McLaren-Mercedes)
1997 Jacques Villeneuve (Williams-Renault)
1996 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)"

Travel info - Formula 1 - Barcelona, Spain

How to get to Barcelona Spain
Barcelona's El Prat de Llobregat airport is 12 kilometres southwest of the city and has connections to all major European destinations. There are trains, buses and taxis connecting the airport and the city. The efficient Metro system provides an easy way for getting around the city centre.

How to get to the track (and back)
You can get to the Catalunya circuit by bus, car or train. The track is a half-hour drive north of Barcelona. If you're not driving, you can take the train to Montmelo station, which is a half-hour walk from the circuit. By bus it take around 45 minutes. By train from Barcelona take line 2 Renfe Barcelona Macanet Massanes, starting from railway station Sants. Rail services every 30 min.

Parking options
Parking tickets are sold by the circuit. Parking open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. Car Parks close at night. It is forbidden to leave any vehicle at the circuit parking.

Where to stay
There is accommodation to suit all budgets, however. Most of the more affordable hotels are located in the Gothic districts, also a good option is to go to Campsites, prices are reasonable. Also Campsite is an option they open from Wednesday previous fro the 50 Grand Prix of Spain.

Tickets info - Formula 1 - Barcelona, Spain

General information Barcelona Spain
The Circuit de Catalunya - home of the Spanish Grand Prix - offers a modern race track with good facilities. All stands feature bucket seats. The circuit has three modern covered stands, Main, I and M. These stands even offer lifts to enter the higher rows for the disabled. Food and drinks can be bought in self service restaurants and consession stands. Restrooms are decent. The Pelouse area is the standing area and it offers viewing mounts.

Viewing quality
Most of the grandstands are located in the East area along the main straight and the North area - stadium section in the last turns. The pelouse section is in the West area. All grandstands offer a clear view of the track because of the wide run-off areas around the track. The Main stand offers a first rate view of all the pit lane action. Stand A is also a popular choice with a great view of the first corners. Also popular is the budget stand N. All stands offer TVscreens as well. Pelouse does offer some decent viewing depending on where you end up along the track.

Prices
Ticket prices for the Spanish Grand Prix are a little bit more expensive on the whole. Also the Spanish GP tends to sell out which means that tickets will be offered from ticket dealers which means the prices go up. Most grandstand tickets are between 300 en 400 Euro. The stands N and B and G offer good views at decent prices. Pelouse is not very expensive at around 130 Euro. There are two priority periods so buying your tickets earlier usually means at a better price!

Best Deal
The best deal on F1 tickets for the Grand Prix of Spain is grandstand B. Located in the stadium area just before the last turn you have a great view of the approaching cars speeding through this high speed corner. With a price of around 300 Euro this stand offers the best deal.