Circuit de Catalunya has released a statement responding to recent criticisms aimed at it after playing the Catalan anthem during the pre-race build-up to the Spanish Grand Prix. During the pre-race anthems, where all F1 drivers line-up at the front of the grid, the Spanish national anthem was played before appearing to be cut short with the Catalan anthem played afterwards. The anthems have caused controversy in Spain with Catalan seeking independence which has heightened recent political and national tensions. Circuit de Catalunya confirmed it has received a letter from the President of the Spanish motorsport federation, Manuel Avino, about the anthems with “certain considerations”....
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