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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen “Weren’t Looking at Each Other” After Spanish GP
F1 Nation host, Tom Clarkson, opens up that he noticed a tinge of discomfort between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on Spanish GP podium.
Aston Martin’s History of ‘Mediocre Cars’ Behind Vettel’s Problems: Ex-F1 Driver
Is Aston Martin's history returning to haunt Sebastian Vettel and his season? An ex-Formula 1 driver has his say on the German's struggles.
Brawn Highlights Verstappen’s Only Tactic to Keep F1 Title Fight Alive Against Hamilton
Max Verstappen has impressed one and all this season, and F1 Managing Director talks about what he needs to do to get ahead of Hamilton.
Daniel Ricciardo’s Step Up “Comes at the Perfect Time” for McLaren: Brawn
Ross Brawn is astonished by the timing of Daniel Ricciardo, who is potentially returning to form just ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Verstappen Needs Hamilton to ‘Make Mistakes’ to Keep F1 Title Fight Alive: Palmer
Max Verstappen is the only challenger for Lewis Hamilton in the title race, but Max needs him to slip up more, says Jolyon Palmer.
Spanish GP: Norris Not Pleased With ‘Aggressive’ Defense Against Sainz
During the Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris got into a spot of trouble with the FIA for an overly aggressive move on Carlos Sainz.
Lewis Hamilton ‘Learned a Lot’ About Verstappen After Spanish GP Win
At the Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton learned plenty from title rival, Max Verstappen during the race and applied it as best as he could.
“Just for Nothing” – Fernando Alonso Fumes at Latifi Over Last Lap Shenanigans
The struggles of Fernando Alonso continued at the Spanish Grand Prix. Has the veteran's frustration caused him to vent at another driver?
Spanish GP: Nikita Mazepin Reacts After Placing Ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in F1 Driver of the Day Vote
Haas' Nikita Mazepin reacted hilariously on social media after fans voted him ahead of Ricciardo in F1 driver of the day poll at Barcelona.
“You’ve Got to Put the Team First” – Lewis Hamilton on the Mercedes Position Swap
During the Spanish Grand Prix, the Mercedes F1 team imposed team orders on Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to perform a strategic swap.
Spanish GP: Leclerc Explains Getting ‘Angry’ at Ferrari Over Team Radio
Did Charles Leclerc miss out on a podium in Barcelona due to his team not giving proper information? Here's what he had to say.
“It’s That Simple” – Verstappen Gives His Solution to Counter Mercedes’ Threat
With another 2nd place finish in Spain, Max Verstappen highlights what Red Bull need to improve on to stay ahead of Mercedes.
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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.
