Barcelona is not prepared to take a rotational place on the F1 calendar amid reports its position is under threat from the new Miami Grand Prix. The Circuit de Catalunya, which until this year had become the regular home of pre-season testing, is not among the most popular venues with many Formula 1 fans. Races at the Spanish track have often been on the dull side due to the lack of overtaking opportunities and last year, Sir Lewis Hamilton coasted home unchallenged to take victory by 24 seconds from Max Verstappen – who in turn was 20 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas in third. This year’s Spanish Grand Prix is coming up on May 9 in its usual slot on the calendar, but there are...
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