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Circuits de Catalunya S.L., Mas "La Moreneta", PD 27 08160, Montmeló, Barcelona,Spain
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The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was built in 1991 and began hosting the Spanish Grand Prix that same year. Construction also coincided with the Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Barcelona the next year, where the circuit acted as the start and finish line for the road team time trial cycling event.The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya should not be confused with the Montjuïc circuit, which hosted the Spanish Grand Prix four times between 1969 and 1975 and, unlike the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, is actually located within the city of Barcelona.
Because so much testing is done at this circuit, Formula One drivers and mechanics are extremely familiar with it. This has led to criticism that drivers and mechanics are too familiar with Catalunya, reducing the amount of on-track action.
When first used, overtaking was frequent as cars could follow closely through the last two corners and slipstream down the long straight. As aerodynamic balance became more critical, this overtaking method drastically decreased as the cars were unable to follow each other through the fast final corner due to turbulence created by the leading car. The 2007 season saw the first of the two final sweepers replaced with a slow chicane in an effort to improve overtaking.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has hosted a motorcycle Grand Prix since 1992, originally the European motorcycle Grand Prix from 1992 and later the Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix since 1996. There are at least five points on the track (turns 1, 2, 4, 10, 14) where riders are known to overtake. As in Formula 1, Turn 1 is arguably the most popular place for overtaking. The circuit is not known to produce copious amounts of overtaking, despite the long straights. Originally, the Formula 1 circuit changes were not instituted for MotoGP; however, after a fatal crash in the 2016 MotoGP round involving a Moto2 rider, the Formula 1 layout was implemented to slow down riders for safety purposes. The FIM made a further change to the chicane for 2017 by moving up the chicane to prevent riders from cutting the pit lane entrance.
The circuit hosted many other international racing series, including the FIA Sportscar Championship ( 1999–2002), European Touring Car Championship (2003), FIA GT Championship (2003), Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (2006–2011), European Le Mans Series (2008–2009), and World Series by Renault (2002–2004, 2006–2011). The FIA World Rallycross Championship currently visits Catalunya since 2015.
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Located in Montmeló, 25 km north of Barcelona city centre. It is approximately 40 km from Barcelona Airport and 70 km from Girona Airport.
Being close to major highways the access by road is excellent; follow the C-17 road (exit Montmeló), or the AP-7 highway. If you choose the AP-7 toll highway, you have several exits to reach the circuit these being 13, 14 and 15. With 32,000 parking spaces getting parked should not be an issue for most events.
There is also good rail links to the circuit, there is no station at the circuit and Montmeló station is a good 45 minute walk away (and along some pretty busy roads at that). Trains run evey half hour from Barcelona at weekends, with the journey to Montmeló taking 30 minutes.
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| Tallers Vallhonrat | Avinguda catalunya 178, 08150 PARETS DEL VALLES, Barcelona, Spain | +34 936 97 68 93 | Contact Us |
| Motrio | ANDURAUTO SL, C / Industria, 1, 08107, MARTORELLES | + | atencioncliente@talleres.motrio.es |
| B&G Motortechnic S.L | carretera de montmelo nº82, 08403 Granollers | +34 937 68 38 02 | Contact Us |
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| Gasolinera Montmelo | Carrer Ctra. de Montmeló, 70, 08403 Granollers, Barcelona, | +34 935 61 03 30 | |
| Ballenoil | Carrer Ronda del Pedregar, parcela 17, El Pedregar Industrial, 08160 Montmeló, Barcelona | +34 900 730 760 | |
| Cepsa | Carrer Divuit, C-17, 08150 Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, | +34 935 62 44 12 | |
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