Team Lotus has released information and data about one of the most demanding circuits in Formula 1, the Circuit de Catalunya located near Barcelona, home of the Grand Prix of Spain held this weekend.
Description
Lateral track with high percentage of high speed corners
Slow-speed traction important through S3
Medium brake energy
Bumps at entry to T9 & braking into T10
Grip level changes depend on conditions (rubber level, track temp & wind)
Typical balance issue: Understeer in HS T3 and T9, and traction issues in S3
Gears ratio (1st gear/others) 1st gear not used on track
Drivers usually prefer to do T9 w/o downshifting
Circuit particularity
Bumpiness Medium
Overtaking chance Low
Kerbs Smooth/medium
RH setting particularity None
Sensitivities
Lat/Long grip Lateral
Aero efficiency ratio Low
Engine severity Low
Gearbox severity Low
Track and base setup
Track grip evolution during WE High (not permanent)
Aero settings High
Brake wear severity High
Brake cooling necessity Medium/Low
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Description
Lateral track with high percentage of high speed corners
Slow-speed traction important through S3
Medium brake energy
Bumps at entry to T9 & braking into T10
Grip level changes depend on conditions (rubber level, track temp & wind)
Typical balance issue: Understeer in HS T3 and T9, and traction issues in S3
Gears ratio (1st gear/others) 1st gear not used on track
Drivers usually prefer to do T9 w/o downshifting
Circuit particularity
Bumpiness Medium
Overtaking chance Low
Kerbs Smooth/medium
RH setting particularity None
Sensitivities
Lat/Long grip Lateral
Aero efficiency ratio Low
Engine severity Low
Gearbox severity Low
Track and base setup
Track grip evolution during WE High (not permanent)
Aero settings High
Brake wear severity High
Brake cooling necessity Medium/Low