Formula One paddock  moves to Spain this weekend for the first European race of the year. The Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya is considered to be very representative of all the tracks Formula One visits, making it an ideal facility for testing. The track has only two sub-100 kph turns, and the layout’s mix of medium- and high-speed corners allows teams to gauge their car’s aerodynamic efficiency. Teams spent two weeks testing at the circuit prior to the start of the season. However, familiarity does not lessen the challenge for teams and their drivers. The track’s mix of corners, along with its abrasive surface, makes for a physically and mechanically demanding race....
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