More Spanish Grand Prix News
Mercedes Reveal Fears of Stopping Once Behind Verstappen Despite Hamilton’s Claims
Mercedes' trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, opens up about why the team pitted Hamilton for the second time in the Spanish GP.
Carlos Sainz Jr Pokes Fun at McLaren for Forgetting Daniel Ricciardo’s Name
For the second year in a row, McLaren had a brain fade on the radio when referring to Daniel Ricciardo. At least Carlos Sainz found it funny!
Vettel ‘Suprised’ by Alpine’s Lack of Pace During Spanish GP
The midfield battle is one no one wants to miss this year. While he is behind at the moment, Sebastian Vettel weighs in on the competition.
“Bottas Was Actually More Helpful to Verstappen Than Hamilton” – Palmer
Did frustration take Valtteri Bottas over in Spain? A former F1 driver details how the Finn aided a rival more than his teammate.
Fernando Alonso: Current Effort Not Enough to Beat Ocon at Alpine F1
Fernando Alonso has nothing but praise for his teammate, Esteban Ocon, this season. He also makes a key observation about his current team.
Toto Wolff’s Radio Outburst Part of F1’s ‘Narrative’ Against Nikita Mazepin: Palmer
Former driver Jolyon Palmer believes that F1 is running a narrative against Nikita Mazepin as seen by Toto Wolff's radio rant at Spanish GP.
Sergio Perez Sets Lofty Expectations With Red Bull for Monaco After Spanish GP Flop
Sergio Perez has had a fairly sluggish start to his Red Bull career but is finding his feet. Now, he is hoping to get a good result in Monaco
WATCH: Daniel Ricciardo’s Race Engineer Calls Him ‘Carlos’ During Spanish GP
Watch as the McLaren F1 race engineer to Daniel Ricciardo, Tom Stallard, mistakenly confused him for Carlos Sainz during the Spanish GP.
Wolff Reveals Consequences if Valtteri Bottas’ Actions “Would Have Lost the Race”
At the Spanish Grand Prix, Valtteri Bottas was a little disobedient, refusing to make way for teammate Lewis Hamilton immediately.
Max Verstappen ‘Putting a Very Good Act’ Amid Red Bull’s Weaknesses: Hill
According to former F1 World Champion, Damon Hill, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was hiding his frustration after losing the Spanish GP to Lewis Hamilton.
Toto Wolff’s Mazepin Outburst a “Publicity Stunt” – Steiner
Guenther Steiner has often been an outspoken individual. This time, he retorts to Toto Wolff's radio communication in Spain this past Sunday.
Brundle Names “Critical” Element Which Could Be F1 Title Decider for Hamilton Against Verstappen
Martin Brundle named Sergio Perez as the critical element that could decide the F1 title fight between Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton.
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.
