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Spanish GP: Preview - Renault

The Circuit de Catalunya sits in the middle of the table for the demands placed on the PU. Only 45% of the track is taken at full throttle, the lowest percentage of the season so far. The 1km long pit straight stresses the ICE for around 12secs, but its effects are mitigated by only short bursts of throttle round the rest of the 4.655km circuit. The only other period of significant throttle comes between Turns 9 and 10, where the ICE will be at close to maximum revs for some 5secs. Speeds on these two straights will peak at over 300kph with DRS open, with the maximum speed being just over 325kph on the main straight. Ultimate top speed will depend on the wind direction, however. If there is...
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