Round
5 - Spain
May 4, 2003 - Catalunya
Directions
Handily placed for arrivals by air to Barcelona El Prat de Lloregat airport,
the Circuit de Catalunya is 20km (12 miles) north east of the city on
the A7 Autoroute. Leave at junction 13, the Granollers turn off.
If you want to travel by rail to the circuit the Montmelo station on
the Barcelona line is less than a mile away.
Time difference: GMT +2
Course Details
Circuit length: 4.728 km No of laps: 65 Race distance:
307.125 km Lap record: M Schumacher, Ferrari, 2002, 1min 20.355
History
One of the most advanced circuits on the grand prix calendar, the Circuit
de Catalunya is modern but also has character. There are a variety of
corners, a short straight and a long pit straight.
The circuit was first used in 1991 and was also the centre piece of Spain's
Olympic year in 1992.
The circuit and its facilities are constantly upgraded by progressive
management. Last year enlarged run off areas were built at several locations,
together with a modification at Nissan.
Demanding fast corners and a long high-speed straight makes this a real
test.
Address
Circuit de Catalunya Km2
Carretera de Granollers
Montmello
Barcelona
Tel: (34) 93 571 9700
Fax: (34) 93 572 3061
Recent Winners
| Year |
Driver |
Team |
| 2002 |
M Schumacher |
Ferrari |
| 2001 |
M Schumacher |
Ferrari |
| 2000 |
Hakkinen |
McLaren |
| 1999 |
Hakkinen |
McLaren |
| 1998 |
Hakkinen |
McLaren |
| 1997 |
Villeneuve |
Williams |
| 1996 |
M Schumacher |
Benetton |
| 1995 |
M Schumacher |
Benetton |
| 1994 |
Hill |
Williams |
| 1993 |
Prost |
Williams |
| 1992 |
Mansell |
Williams |
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