Part 6

Turn 10 (Mineralli): Immediately following Turn 10, the left-hand Turn 11 continues the upward slope of the course. There is almost no CPU tolerance for shortcutting here, so it is very important to remain on-course here. Care must be taken not to slip off to the right of the track as you pass underneath the EA Sports banner.

Turns 12-13 (Alta Chicane): This is a right-left chicane, beginning underneath the EuroBusiness banner. Although there is NO tolerance for shortcutting here, this chicane can be easily taken at full speed; however, other cars generally slow significantly for this chicane, so a full-speed maneuver here in traffic is not advised. The barrier to the outside of Turn 13 is very close to the track, so be careful not to slip of the course.

Straightaway: The course begins its final downhill slope here, fading gently first to the left, then to the right.

Turns 14 and 15 (Rivazza): This is a left-hand 'U' formation. Moderate braking is required entering Turn 14, but then Turn 15 can be taken at full speed, although some may feel more comfortable lightly tapping the brakes here. Caution must be taken to use enough braking entering the 'U' formation, or else you will end up in the sand on the right side of the track.

Straightaway: This is the final long straightaway before reaching the Pit Straight. However, the official course fades to the right just after passing underneath the Helix banner; driving straight ahead (the pavement of the old course) and thus missing the entire final chicane results in a Stop-Go Penalty. The end of this straightaway provides two options: 1.) Keep driving straight ahead onto Pit Lane; 2.) Turn left for the final chicane.

Turns 16 and 17 (Bassa Chicane): This is the final chicane (left-right) of the course. There is no tolerance for shortcutting here. To the outside of Turn 16 is the Pit Lane entry, so be mindful of slower cars entering Pit Lane as you approach the chicane. Moderate braking is required entering Turn 16, but then Turn 17 can usually be taken at full speed onto the Pit Straight.

Spain - Pit Straight: As usual, incredible speeds can be attained here. Watch for cars rejoining the race from the right side of the straightaway.

Spain - Turn 1 (Elf): This is a right-hand corner which can only be taken flat-out if using a high-downforce set-up, which is not advisable for the Catalynua circuit—even then, it requires quick reflexes and a flawless racing line to keep from sliding off the course. Otherwise, light braking is required here. Be careful not to hug the inside of the corner too tightly, or you will damage your right-side tires on the barrier. Strong acceleration out of Turn 1 creates great passing opportunities all the way to Repsol.

Spain - Turn 2 (Elf): Immediately following Turn 1, the left-hand Turn 2 can usually be taken at top acceleration. With strong acceleration out of Turn 1, this is a prime passing zone.

Spain - Turn 3 (Seat): A sweeping right-hand increasing-radius corner which can be taken at full speed, this is also a good place to pass slower cars.

Spain - Turn 4 (Repsol): This is a semi-blind right-hand hairpin corner which requires moderate or heavy braking. The barrier on the inside of the corner rests almost directly against the track. This can actually be a good place to pass, but only with extreme caution. Don't come too hot into this corner or else you will find yourself in the sand. After clearing the first 90 degrees, you should be able to accelerate fairly well if you are not encumbered by traffic.

Spain - Turn 5: After a very short straightaway, this is a semi-blind left-hand hairpin, a bit tighter than Turn 4. Moderate or heavy braking will be needed here, or you will definitely be using the recovery area.

Spain - Straightaway: This straightaway fades to the left. Good acceleration out of Turn 5 can create passing opportunities, especially in the braking zone for Wuth.

Spain - Turn 6 (Wuth): With a good racing line, you should be able to brake lightly to clear this semi-blind left-hand turn. Beware the barrier on the inside of the corner. The angle of the rumble strip along the apex in relation to the short patch of grass is rather odd; if you roll your left-side tires onto the grass, you may quickly lose control of the car, causing the vehicle to slide or even spin. The exit of Wuth has an immediate fade to the right.

Spain - Turn 7 (Campsa): This right-hand corner can be taken at full speed. Note that the official circuit is to the right; do not drive directly ahead on another patch of pavement or you will be assigned a Stop-Go Penalty.

Spain - Turn 8 (La Cacsa): Severe braking is required for this left-hand corner. While not suggested, you may be able to pass other cars on braking here. As with Wuth, stay off the rumble strips and grass on the inside of the turn, or you will risk losing control of the car. This is a 'J' turn, and the corner seems to go on forever before you reach the exit.

Spain - Turn 9 (Banc Sabadeau): Shortly following Turn 8, moderate or heavy braking will be needed here for the right-hand, upward-sloping corner. This is also a 'J' turn. If you need a recovery area anywhere on the course, it will most likely be here.

Spain - Turn 10: Light braking may be needed for this right-hand corner. The key here is to truly hug the inside of the turn and accelerate strongly through the exit. Watch for slow cars here preparing to go to Pit Lane for servicing.