The CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA was inaugurated in September 1991, just two weeks before its 1st Formula-1 Grand Prix. Located in Montmelo (Barcelona) the circuit of Catalonia is a masterpiece of a modern and well designed racetrack.

It is well-liked by most drivers and so has retained the privilege of hosting the Spanish Grand Prix ever since. The track is a modern road circuit with 8 right-hand and 5 left-hand corners. It includes 3 magnificent sweeping, fast curves, and 2 long, power-sapping straights. There are also two heavy braking areas where F1 cars go from 6th down to 2nd gear.

Due to its huge run-off areas the circuit de Catalunya is one of the safest racetracks in the FIA Formula One World Championship and favoured by most F1 teams for winter testing. The Circuit has 17 grandstands; three of them are covered ones. All the grandstands (with approximately 79.000 seats) are well placed and 25 TV giant screens allow to follow all the details of overtakings, pit stops, skids etc.

Being on the doorstep of one of Europe´s great cultural and most fascinating cities is another reason to assist to the next Formula-1 Grand Prix of Spain in Montmelo.

Quick Facts
Lap Distance: 4.655km/2.892 miles
Number of Laps: 66 (total 307.104km/190.825 miles)
Lap Record 1:15.641, Giancarlo Fisichella in 2005

The Circuit de Catalunya is one of the most awarded motorracing track:

2006: Best DTM organiser of the year	DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft)
2006: Best GP organization	FIM Road Racing World Championchip IRTA
2003: Best Organization Spanish F1 GP	FOM Formula One Management
2002: Premi de Tursme GEPTA Espanya	Guild of Europeans Business Travel Agents
2001: Best GP organization	FIM Road Racing World Championchip IRTA
1999: Premi promoció internacional de BCN	Fundació Barcelona Promoció
1998: Premi Intur de Turisme	Escola d'Estudis Universitaris de Granollers
1995: Best Media Organization	FIM Rd Racing World Championchip DORNA
1992: Best GP Organization	FIM Road Racing World Championchip IRTA