Why Barcelona For F1® Testing
The Ultimate Benchmark: Why Barcelona is the Soul of F1® Testing? As we approach the January 26th shakedown , many fans ask: Why Barcelona? With modern tracks in the Middle East offering state-of-the-art facilities, why does the sport keep returning to this 4.6km circuit in Montmeló? The answer is the track’s unique ability to " interrogate " every single component of a racing car. 1. A " Laboratory " Layout Barcelona is famously described as a city race track that has everything. Aerodynamic Torture: The high-speed Turn 9 (Campsa) and the long right-hander at Turn 3 test a car’s aerodynamic stability and downforce to the limit. Mechanical Grip: The final sector, featuring tight, technical corners, requires perfect mechanical grip and traction. The Long Straight: The 1km main straight allows teams to push the new 2026 power units to their top-end limits, checking for deployment efficiency and heat management. 2. The Logistics of Evolution F1® is a game ...
