The 2008 European GP Preview
McLaren come to Valencia in better form than Ferrari, but the competitiveness of the Maranello team shouldn't be underestimated. And after Hungary, McLaren need to beat their rivals in a straight fight. What better place to do it than a brand new street circuit
Having a new circuit on the Formula One calendar isn't usually something to shout about these days. The introduction of Sepang, Sakhir, Shanghai, Istanbul, and Fuji all in the last decade have reduced the impact and novelty of each new venue. But both of this season's additions ought to be events to remember.
The first of which, this weekend's European Grand Prix, has created a fanfare greater than each of the above tracks, largely thanks to the street circuit layout around the port of Valencia.
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