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Spanish GP: Sebastian Vettel Unimpressed With Aston Martin Strategy After Dismal Race
Sebastian Vettel was not happy with his tactical F1 team at Aston Martin for poor race strategy that they set for him during the Spanish GP.
“I Did Not Plan That”- Charles Leclerc Surprised Himself with Overtake on Valtteri Bottas
Charles Leclerc was having the time of his life at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix when he blitzed past Valtteri Bottas at the start of the race.
Spanish GP: Nikita Mazepin Ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in F1 Driver of the Day Vote
Haas driver Nikita Mazepin was voted at 4th place, ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in F1 driver of the day for Spanish GP in Barcelona.
Red Bull Explain Max Verstappen’s Slow Spanish GP Pit Stop
During the Spanish Grand Prix, the Red Bull team made an uncharacteristic slow pit stop for Max Verstappen and it cost the Dutchman dearly.
Toto Wolff Sympathises with Red Bull F1 Over Spanish GP Loss to Lewis Hamilton
Red Bull and Max Verstappen looked like they could have edged closer to Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the title race, but fate had other ideas.
Did Valtteri Bottas Hold Lewis Hamilton Up? – ‘Not Here to Let People by’
Valtteri Bottas defended the decision to defy his Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton after being asked to let him by at Spanish GP.
Lewis Hamilton Hails Big Mercedes ‘Gamble’ for Spanish GP Win
Lewis Hamilton applauds Mercedes for pulling off an incredible 2-stop strategy to help him win the third race of the 2021 F1 season.
Spanish GP: ‘Sitting Duck’ Max Verstappen Could Foresee Lewis Hamilton Overtaking Him After His Pit-Stop
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen predicted that he would lose out on Spanish GP victory to Lewis Hamilton as soon as the Mercedes driver pitted.
Leclerc Still Puzzled by Vettel’s Awful 2020 Ferrari F1 Season
Charles Leclerc has no answer for his former teammate's awful season. He is now keen to work with his new teammate to take Ferrari to the top.
“A Lot of Displeasure” in Aston Martin Over Lawrence Stroll’s Mercedes F1 Push
Lawrence Stroll may be impressing a lot on the team, with a former team principal stating the engineers had different ideas.
Sergio Perez Manages Top 10 Qualifying Slot Despite Worrying Injury Scare Ahead of Spanish GP
At the Spanish Grand Prix, it transpired that Sergio Perez was struggling with a shoulder issue but he still managed to qualify in the Top 10.
“It’s Doing What it’s Supposed to do”- Sebastian Vettel Happy on the Update Package After Successful Spanish GP Qualifying
After Lance Stroll tried out new upgrades at Portugal, Sebastian Vettel finally had a turn at trying them for this weekend's race in Spain.
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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.
