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Barcelona Speed Trap: Who is the fastest of them all?
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01/06/2025 at 09:4501/06/2025 at 09:32 Formula 1 teams – engineers and drivers alike – know the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya like the back of their hand, having accumulated tens of thousands of miles and terabytes of data over the years. But the 4.6km track still poses a complex aerodynamic challenge to engineers. While its long main straight demands a low-drag setup for maximum speed – which facilitates overtaking, the track also features a mix of high-speed corners and tight chicanes. A proper aero compromise – which considers a team’s objectives in qualifying (an important factor given Barcelona’s overtaking challenges) and on race day –...
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