The 2007 Spanish GP Preview
After a four-week break, the European season kicks off with the Spanish Grand Prix, a race that is likely to give a definite indication of what to expect in the remainder of 2007. Tom Keeble analyses the prospects ahead of the fourth round of the season
The Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona hosts the fourth round of the 2007 F1 championship. The drivers' championship is tied three ways, and the teams are coming to Europe after a four-week break.
Analysis
The teams spend a lot of time testing at Barcelona because it is an excellent test of aerodynamic and tyre wear. The high-speed corners need good downforce: on the other hand, the long straight punishes drag, so being slippery or having a powerful engine is a must. The high-speed corners mean that this circuit is tough on tyres - so getting the balance right is critical to using them properly over a race distance.
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