Three weeks before the 49th Gran Premio de Espana de Formula One held at the Circuit de Catalunya on May 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th 2005, the record of attendance is already broken, as there are no more tickets available.
In 2000, 79.000 spectators attended the Spanish Grand Prix. The next year, the Circuit de Catalunya decided to improve the circuit’s facilities and services and increase its capacity.
Seven new grandstands were built, as well as giant screens, a new scoreboard and car parks, etc. Besides, the Circuit increased its sales network, signed agreements with the main travel agencies in the world and improved pre-sales, with more than 4.500 sales points all over the world.
Advice for the organisation success
For the Circuit de Catalunya, this 49th Gran Premio de España de Formula One is one of its biggest challenges in terms of organisation, not only on track but also concerning to the number of home and international spectators attending the race.
Therefore, the Circuit gives the following advice to spectators:
- Come early. The Circuit opens at 7 a.m.
- Use public transport. Special train and bus services are available. Check our website.
- Try to use all the seats in your car. Bikes have free parking.
- Have a look at the recommended ways to access to the Circuit at www.circuitcat.com
- Follow the traffic policemen and organisation staff directions.

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