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Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya, España

The Circuit

In its 28 years of life, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has earned the place of being one of the best tracks in the world, thanks to the quality of its services and facilities.

The layout has a length of 4655 meters. A total of 16 curves, 9 right and 7 left. Its width varies between 11 and 13 meters. Its varied curves are divided between blind and others downhill, which means having great skill in braking.

Popular races

In 2004, the local rider Sete Gibernau arrived in Barcelona leading the World Championship by 10 points compared to the current champion, Valentino Rossi. It was Valentino's first year at Yamaha, Gibernau longed to become the second Spanish world champion in the premier class after Alex Crivillé in 1999, the duel was monumental, the race epic.

In the 2009 season Casey Stoner arrived as the leader, followed by Lorenzo and Rossi who had stopped sharing information and the tension between them was perceived from a distance. This would end in a fight that would go down in championship history as one of the greatest races.

Curiosities

It is located in the municipality of Montmeló and replaced the Montjuïc urban circuit that crosses the famous hill of Barcelona and which can still be circulated today.

During the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, the track was the starting point and the arrival point for the 100-kilometre time trial for road cycling teams.

Álex Crivillé won the 1999 race in the premier class after crossing the finish line 61 thousandths ahead of his then team-mate on the Repsol Honda team, Tadayuki Okada, whom he overtook on a thrilling last lap.

More information

One of the busiest tracks in Europe offering exciting races thanks to the mix of fast and slow corners, long straights and elevation changes. In 1992 it became part of the MotoGP calendar until today. Its excellent facilities make this an unbeatable setting to enjoy the Grand Prix. Located in the City of Montmeló, just 25 km north of the city of Barcelona and only 40 km from the airport, take advantage and stay a few more days to enjoy everything that Catalonia has to offer us.

Accomodation reccomendations

Given the proximity and quick access, you can choose to stay in the city of Barcelona, it has many options. The options are enormous and for all budgets. The L´eixample area combines well all the aspects of good accommodation. The sonza de Gracia and the most fashionable Born are also very attractive.

In the nearby towns of Montmeló, Mollet del Vallès and Granollers there are also many options with hotels and aparthotels at good prices, ideal for resting.

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