Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance: Barcelona is a familiar track for all the teams and drivers and although there are some changes to the track layout for 2023, these are only reverting to a previous layout, which all teams have a lot of experience of. The reintroduction of two high-speed corners to end the lap is quite a departure from the previous layout with the low-speed chicane; this will require some changes to the car setup and will place different demands on the tyres. Following a string of street circuits, it is useful to be returning to a reference racetrack. The requirements for Barcelona won't necessarily suit the FW45, but it remains a useful place for us to benchmark...
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