Track data:
Circuit length: 4.7 km
Laps: 66
Race distance: 307 km
Five high-speed sections
Three slow turns (Т5, Т10, Т15)
Two possible overtaking zones (Т1, Т10)
Two DRS zones
Qualification: Hamilton, Vettel, Bottas
Race: Hamilton, Vettel, Ricciardo
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Trivia:
1. Since 1991, the Spanish Grand Prix, one of the world's oldest races, has been held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, located north of Barcelona in the town of Montmeló.
2. The track in Montmeló was constructed for the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992. The stadium was host to the start and finish of the road bicycle competitions.
3. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a favorite venue for off-season Formula 1 tests.
4. In 2013, as a result of the conclusion of a sponsorship deal with the Barcelona City Council, the word Barcelona was added to the name of the Circuit de Catalunya.
5. Track length: 4.655 km. Direction: clockwise.
6. Type of track: race circuit; number of turns: 16.
7. The fastest lap at the Circuit de Catalunya was recorded in 2008 by Kimi Raikkonen (1:21.670) while racing for Ferrari.
8. The following have achieved the most wins at the track: in the individual standings: Michael Schumacher (6); in the team standings: Ferrari (8).
9. The track is considered to be well-balanced, since it includes a long straight and different types of turns.
10. Up to 107,000 attendees can watch a race at the track.