2011 Spanish Grand Prix Preview: What to Expect at Barcelona

It’s time for the first European race of the season as the Formula One circus heads to Barcelona for the third time this year for the Spanish Grand Prix from May 20-22. The Circuit de Catalunya has already hosted two stints of preseason testing, one more than usual, on account of the political unrest in Bahrain earlier this year. Because of the huge amounts of testing done here over the years, Formula One drivers and mechanics are extremely familiar with the venue. This has often led to criticism as it has significantly reduced the amount of on-track action. The circuit also has a history of radio-related problems. During one of the practice sessions in 2009, Mark Webber claimed that he overheard Spanish truck drivers talking to one a...

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