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“Aah F*ck!”: Max Verstappen Bawls in Frustration Over Tragic Spanish GP Qualifying Result
Max Verstappen had a disappointing qualifying as Charles Leclerc beat him to pole. The Dutchman was surprised about the difference in pace.
F1 Fans Device Bizarre Scenarios as Daniel Ricciardo & George Russell Share Discreet Moment at Spanish GP
Fans give their theory on what Daniel Ricciardo could be whispering to George Russell during the press conference in Barcelona.
Sebastian Vettel’s 2018 Wish Comes True as Fans Celebrate Red Bull F1 ‘Return’ Amid Aston Martin Row
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Lewis Hamilton’s ‘Mamba Mentality’ in Savage Reply to George Russell’s Performance Has F1 Fans in a Frenzy
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Tennis Megastar Roger Federer Lends Support to F1 GOAT Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish GP
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Max Verstappen’s Father Responds to Ferrari F1 Rivalry With Nuanced Jab at Mercedes & Lewis Hamilton
Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, believes the rivalry between Red Bull and Ferrari isn't as intense as it was with Mercedes.
Spanish GP Qualifying Schedule: When and Where to Watch the F1 Session at Barcelona
The 2022 Spanish GP qualifying session is all set to go ahead on Saturday. Here are the timings and TV schedule for the qualifying session.
WATCH: Infamous Lewis Hamilton Spanish GP Moment Gives Nico Rosberg Silver War-Like F1 Flashbacks
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Ferrari & McLaren Eliminate Early Worries as Carlos Sainz & Lando Norris Get New F1 Chassis Ahead of Spanish GP
Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris dodge a bullet the pit lane start penalty for the race with an early change in chassis because of damages.
Sebastian Vettel Promises Aston Martin F1 Glory Following the Arrival of Red Bull Lookalike
4-time world champion Sebastian Vettel provides an optimistic update regarding the new Aston Martin upgrades. Read to know more.
Valtteri Bottas Reacts to Mercedes F1 Revenge Claims Amidst Recent Alfa Romeo Superiority
Valtteri Bottas dismisses any desire for revenge against former team Mercedes as he focuses on the project at hand at Alfa Romeo.
“Quite a Lot to Digest”: Daniel Ricciardo Bemoans Unexpected McLaren Collapse Despite Major Spanish GP Updates
McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo has admitted to a sad performance from the team despite several upgrades. Can they make a comeback now?
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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.
