Catalunya might not always be exciting to watch but it is thrilling to drive. The ultra fast turn three puts similar loads through the tyres as the (now unused) banking at Indianapolis. It is also one of the few corners in modern F1 where drivers can take several different lines. Turn nine out the back is also very tricky because drivers cannot see the apex or exit of the corner as they turn over a blind crest at 230kph. The teams also face problems with tyre wear and will have to look after their rubber or face dramas before their pitstops. Wind can also be a problem at Catalunya, especially at the top of the hill during the second half of the lap.
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