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First Meeting for the Season - Catalunya

The Circuit de Catalunya seems destined to attain an iconic status in the world of motor sport. With its capacity of 131,000 spectators and as the permanent home of the Spanish Grand Prix, The Circuit de Catalunya is set to increase its fame and popularity over the coming years.

  • Sport competitions - The sport calendar of the Circuit de Catalunya includes several competitions of the Catalan and Spanish Motorcycling or Car Championships, both 24 Hours Endurance races, the F-1 Spanish Grand Prix and the Catalan Motorcycling Grand Prix.
  • Laboratory of important competitions - The Circuit de Catalunya, which is considered a technical and selective track, offers very valued data to team engineers and to drivers and riders when setting their cars and bikes.
  • Track days - All over the year, motor sport supporters have the chance to become the track stars at the Circuit de Catalunya.
  • Incentive days - The Circuit organizes several activities for groups and companies, quads races, 4X4 circuit and helicopter flights, among others.
  • Presentations and conventions - The Circuit de Catalunya facilities are a unique place for any kind of public relations, social or commercial activities.
  • RACC-Renault Touring Cars School - Safe driving school located at the Circuit.
  • Formula Renault RACC - Circuit de Catalunya School - Formulas driving school located at the Circuit.

History of Catalunya

The first stone of the Circuit de Catalunya was laid on the 24th February 1989, thanks to the drive of the Consortium formed by the Generalitat de Catalunya (The Catalan Government), the Reial Automňbil Club de Catalunya and the Montmeló Town Council.

Prior to this, on the 3rd October 1986, the Catalan Parliament unanimously approved a green paper requesting the Executive Council to "co-ordinate the relevant bodies in order to conduct a study and join forces to create a new permanent racing circuit".

On the 24th February 1989 the Circuit Consortium was established among the Generalitat, the Town Council of Montmeló and the RACC. That very day the first stone was laid at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Five days after the official opening on the 10th September 1991, the Circuit de Catalunya hosted its first official race, the Spanish Touring Car Championship won by an ex-F1 driver, Luis Pérez Sala. On the 29th September 1991, the 35th F1 Spanish Grand Prix took place, 16 years after it was held in Catalonia for the last time. The World Motorcycling Championship was to arrive a year later with the European Grand Prix, which was to change its name to the Catalan Grand Prix in 1995.

Posted: 28.01.2009