More Spanish Grand Prix News
‘Happy’ Lewis Hamilton Flips the Switch on Mercedes After Shocking F1 Drive at Spanish GP
7-time world champion and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton ecstatic after his impressive comeback drive in Spanish GP. Read to know more.
Sergio Perez’s Four-Worded Response to Red Bull Team Orders Triggers Massive Uproar Among F1 Fans
Sergio Perez showcases his annoyance with Red Bull for their 'unfair' team order during the Spanish GP that cost him the race win.
“F*ck… He Knew What He Was Doing”: Kevin Magnussen Fumes at Lewis Hamilton Incident at Spanish GP
At the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and Kevin Magnussen had a coming together into Turn 4 and Magnussen wasn't happy.
Charles Leclerc’s Fall From Glory at Spanish GP Leaves F1 Fans in Shambles Despite Poignant Radio Resolution
Charles Leclerc had a day to forget as he retired from a power unit issue. The Ferrari faithful were shocked as they reacted to the incident.
“Where Is the F*cking DRS!?”: Confused F1 Fans Riot Over Max Verstappen’s Absurd Battle With Struggling Red Bull Challenger
Max Verstappen has his moments when he's angry. Now the twitter world has reacted to his most recent Spanish GP angry moments!
F1 Leaders Charles Leclerc & Max Verstappen Warned of Singular Threat to Spanish GP Charge
Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are the front runners at the Spanish GP but the driver behind them can be a great threat in the race.
Proud Guenther Steiner Scoff at Upgraded ‘Half-Cars’ as Haas Accelerates Past F1 Rivals at Spanish GP
Haas had an excellent qualifying as both their drivers landed Q3. An ecstatic Guenther Steiner revealed this thoughts after the performance.
Carlos Sainz Makes Brutally Honest Claim Regarding Ferrari F1 Dynamic With Charles Leclerc Ahead of Critical Spanish GP
Carlos Sainz is eyeing to win his home race, the Spanish GP. But he doesn't want help from his teammate Charles Leclerc to do so.
Fernando Alonso Home Race Woes Continue as New Alpine Decision Puts Him at the Back of the F1 Spanish GP Grid
Fernando Alonso continues his poor form of luck as an engine change by Alpine ensures he starts the Spanish GP last on the grid.
WATCH: Max Verstappen & Charles Leclerc Redefine F1 Rivalries With Spectacular Moment at Spanish GP
Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc discuss their qualifying result while walking back to the paddocks in a show of true sportsmanship.
WATCH: Mattia Binotto Takes Over as Charles Leclerc’s ‘Assistant’ Ahead of Spanish GP Qualifying
In a recent video, Charles Leclerc can be seen trusting Mattia Binotto with his watch. Usually, Andrea Ferrari is there to assist him.
Lewis Hamilton Reveals Tear-Jerking Reason Behind Lack of Focus at Spanish GP
Lewis Hamilton details the heartwarming reason behind the distraction on the Spanish Grand Prix track ahead of FP3 and qualifying.
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.
