Circuit de Cataluña

Learn the optimal racing lines and braking points for the Grand Prix, National, and School circuits at Catalunya in Forza Horizon. Dominate every turn!

The Circuit de Cataluña is a versatile track featured in Forza Horizon, offering three distinct layouts: the expansive Grand Prix Circuit, the shorter National Circuit, and the compact School Circuit. Each presents unique challenges with a mix of long straights, sharp turns, and sweeping curves.

Grand Prix Circuit

This is the longest layout at 2.89 miles, characterized by a significant straightaway and numerous twists and turns, especially in the section following the initial straight.

National Circuit

A 1.85-mile version of the Grand Prix circuit, it omits the section immediately after the first turn of the National Circuit.

School Circuit

This 1.06-mile track utilizes the portion removed from the National Circuit. It is moderately hilly and the smallest of the three layouts.

Strategy:

The race often begins with a long straightaway ideal for achieving high speeds. However, immediately following are two very narrow turns that necessitate a drastic reduction in speed. Approach these turns from the inside. Next, you'll encounter a long, wide curve; maintaining a middle line will minimize the need for braking. After this, a short straight leads to an extremely sharp right turn. Take this turn from the middle. Another straight stretch allows for speed maintenance before a sharp left turn. This left turn is narrow, so take it from the inside and slow down considerably. Subsequently, accelerate slightly for the next straightaway before navigating a narrow left followed by a medium left. Slow down a bit for the second of these two turns. Accelerate as the road ahead presents a mild right turn that can be taken at speed, but be cautious of the track narrowing and avoid running off the road. Continue accelerating until the midpoint of the next straightaway, then slow down drastically, initiating braking about halfway to the turn as it is extremely sharp. This is followed by a straightaway where you can accelerate, leading into a medium s-turn that requires only a slight reduction in speed. Another acceleration zone precedes a series of narrow s-turns; these should be taken at moderate speeds. Finally, take one more medium left, slow down slightly, and then accelerate towards the finish line.