The track located in Montmelo is arguably the most regularly visited venue on the current calendar. For many years, the 4.655km-long track has played host to the pre-season testing as it lies near to the headquarters of the teams and the late Spanish winter usually offers good weather conditions, making this track the most popular test circuit in recent years.
The total race distance on the 4.655km-long track is 307.104km. The lap recored is held by Daniel Ricciardo who recorded a 1m18.441 during the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix with his Red Bull. The start line lies 126m ahead of the finish line. Drivers can drive at a maximum speed of 80km/h in the pit lane in all practice sessions and the race.
Watch out for: Turn Nine. This 210km/h (130mph) right-hander rises over a crest, meaning the car becomes light just as the drivers are re-applying the power ahead of the long straight down to Turn 10. There were several high-speed spins at this corner during winter testing; expect more drama this Sunday.
Join us for the latest updates and results from the Circuit de Catalunya, as the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix is about to get underway, with Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc at the wheel of the SF1000, ready to score as many points as possible in the next race of the 2020 Formula 1 season.
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