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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.
