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Spanish GP Wounds Worsen as Carlos Sainz Faces Harsh Criticism for Ferrari F1 Disappointment
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz draws heavy criticism from Italian Journalist after his Spanish GP performance. Read to know more.
Mercedes Seemingly Crack the Code to Lewis Hamilton & George Russell’s Biggest F1 Problem
Mercedes had a good outing in Barcelona as both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were on the pace. So how did they solve W13's problems?
How Lewis Hamilton’s Perseverance Through ‘Game Over’ F1 Moment Influenced Mercedes
The 2022 season has not been kind to Lewis Hamilton. But his performance in the Spanish GP was stunning as Toto Wolff praised his mentality.
WATCH: The Costly F1 Moment Between Pierre Gasly & Lance Stroll That Flew Under the Radar at Spanish GP
AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly gets handed two penalty points for his collision with Lance Stroll at the Spanish GP. Read to know more.
Unearthed Sergio Perez Radio Showcases Painful Reality of Red Bull Orders at Tainted Spanish GP
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez vehemently denied the opportunity to get past Max Verstappen in his radio conversations with race engineer.
Red Bull Boss Reveals Decisive Strong Suit That Isolates RB18 From F1 Rivals Scuderia Ferrari
Red Bull have come back strongly and their car is showing potential. Christian Horner stated that the Bulls have an advantage over Ferrari.
Carlos Sainz’s Father Pinpoints Singular Area of Improvement Amid Ferrari F1 Bad Luck
Carlos Sainz Sr. gives sage advise to son and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr for his 2022 struggles. Read to know more about his views.
“Just Wasn’t Fast Enough”: Sergio Perez Given Brutal Reality Check as Incurable Red Bull F1 Second Driver
Red Bull's Sergio Perez was denied a Spanish win. However, Juan Pablo Monotoya feels that it was the right decision to have been made.
Horner Reveals Premeditated ‘Tough’ Red Bull F1 Decision on Perez at Spanish GP
Perez is the scapegoat as Red Bull boss Christian Horner reveals the details behind the decision to swap Max and Perez during the Spanish GP
Valtteri Bottas Finally Launches Fantastic Brain Child With Girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell
Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas has launched his new gin title "O/TH Gin". He alongside his wife Tiffany Cromwell have curated it together.
The Reason Behind Max Verstappen’s Notorious DRS Problem That Plagued His Red Bull F1 Challenger
Max Verstappen collected on his luck with a win at the Spanish GP after a slip in the starting laps and a persistent DRS problem.
Will Buxton Plays the Devil’s Advocate for Highly Criticized Red Bull F1 Team Orders Against Perez
F1 Journalist Will Buxton gives his analysis on the Red Bull team orders at the Spanish Grand Prix. Read to know more about his views.
About Spanish Grand Prix
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Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - August 14, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel during practice | Courtesy: REUTERS/Albert Gea/Pool
Spanish Grand Prix 2021 - Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track
The Spanish Grand Prix has been in operation long before Formula One even began. The first-ever race was back in 1913, won by Carlos Salamance in a Rolls Royce. However, the Spanish GP only found a home in Catalunya from 1991 onwards.
Lewis Hamilton won the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas.
PAST WINNERS
| Nigel Mansell | 1991, 1992 |
| Alain Prost | 1993 |
| Damon Hill | 1994 |
| Michael Schumacher | 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Jacques Villeneuve | 1997 |
| Mika Hakkinen | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Kimi Raikkonen | 2005, 2008 |
| Fernando Alonso | 2005, 2013 |
| Felipe Massa | 2007 |
| Jenson Button | 2009 |
| Mark Webber | 2010 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 2011 |
| Pastor Maldonado | 2012 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Nico Rosberg | 2015 |
| Max Verstappen | 2016 |
Circuit Information
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is situated in Montmelo. It is characterized by long straights and a decent mix of corners. The track's seating capacity stands at 140,700 and it has an FIA Grade 1 license.
The circuit length is 4.655 km, and the race is normally 66 laps long. This covers a distance of 307.104 km at an average time of 1:35:29.972.
Overtaking Hotspots
Of course, the main straight is a prime overtaking spot as it is a kilometer long and a DRS zone. So, there are plenty of slipstreaming opportunities. Just at the end of the straight is a right-left sequence, which can provide decent action.
This is followed by a long sweeping right-hander, and another chance to pounce. The next chance to overtake is at Turn 5, where drivers head downhill and can dive down the inside.
Another excellent overtaking hotspot is at the end of the back straight, another DRS zone. Finally, there is the 200kph final corner, where many a race has been won or lost.
