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Barcelona Activities 2010: "Hop on Hop Off" Sightseeing Bus, Flamenco Show, FC Stadium Tour

Barcelona F1 Testing 2010: An Overview

By Paul Yates

Grand Prix BarcelonaThere are so many low cost airlines flying into Barcelona these days that I may just sneak off to see the Barcelona F1 testing session at the Circuit De Catalunya just north of the city.

This year the testing will be taking place on 25th – 28th February 2010.


It used to be that this test was a really important opportunity for the teams to make the first modifications to their cars after the "fly away" races at the start of the season but there's probably less emphasis on this now. Most of the top F1 teams not only have a race team but also have a full time test team and this test team will be at it hammer and tongs throughout the year just like the race team on a race weekend. This means that the pace of formula one race car development is extremely rapid and not so dependent on availability of drivers and race cars

Burning tyres at the Grand PrixSo is that bad news for us? Not at all, it's because there are official test teams and because Barcelona is one of the few nominated test tracks also to appear on the Grand Prix calendar that any chance to test at the Circuit De Catalunya is taken.

It’s a great opportunity to get close to Formula One without having to pay the big entry ticket prices for a race weekend, perfect for somebody who wants to experience the noise and speed that F1 brings. The only word of warning I have is that it's easy to get addicted. Once you’ve seen the tests you may well want to buy a ticket for the final race!.

The big test is also an excellent opportunity for the Grand Prix aficionado to see the race drivers (rather than the test drivers) to study the form book before the big day. Race drivers may not be there every day but considering how close it is to the actual grand prix most will turn up at some point to get some track time in.

Tickets for the F1 Testing

Click here to find out how to purchase your tickets for test sessions.


Related Pages

Transport and Transfer options to the Grand Prix Barcelona Formula 1 circuit
How to Buy Your Grand Prix Tickets
Purchase Your Barcelona Grand Prix Ticket online
Barcelona F1 Testing
F1 Barcelona Testing
Qualifying Race Review
Track Days at Circuit de Catalunya
Guided Tours of Circuit de Catalunya
Moto GP Guide


External Links For Barcelona Grand Prix

Tickets: Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix Tickets
Catalunya Circuit Official Website
Train timetables from Barcelona centre to Catalunya circuit


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