 This weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-archives-iconic-1995-spanish-gp/], kicks off a long European F1 season. This year, it will be even longer than 2017 following the return of France and Germany to the calendar. Now, Formula One Management has launched two initiatives aimed at making “visiting races this season even better”. Formula 1 has partnered with FanVision Entertainment to create F1 Vision. F1 Vision allows Grand Prix attendees to delve into the event experience. All this will be with the help of state-of-the-art handheld devices. FanVision was initially associated with American stock car racing series, NASCAR [https://sports.yahoo.com/nascar-america-dale-jarrett-expected-120016739.html]. Now, Formula 1 has joined the bandwagon. However, former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was not convinced and opted not to renew the contract. F1 [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/maxresdefault-1-6-300x169.jpg]F1 FanVision F1 Vision combines live race broadcast and replay highlights enhancing the viewer experience. Direct audio feeds allows the user to listen to live driver and team communications as well as Grand Prix radio broadcast. F1 Vision also displays the Formula 1 timing system, providing fans with real-time race data and statistics. The device itself, is a compact and powerful handheld controller. Its features include a five-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, rugged exterior, kickstand for hands-free viewing, and includes earbuds for listening comfort. The content is delivered via FanVision Entertainment’s digital transmitters, in other words, the devices aren’t dependent upon venue WiFi. The technology ensures high-quality interaction with the F1 Vision device from any grandstand location at the Grand Prix. In the FOM’s second initiative, merchandise company, Fanatics will become the sport’s exclusive retail partner at Grand Prix weekends and online from the 2018 season onwards. Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major American professional sports leagues, major media brands and 200+ collegiate and professional team properties. This includes, some of the biggest global football clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City among others.) According to FOM, “Fanatics will elevate the merchandise assortment by offering a wider range of premium products from Formula 1 and the ten teams participating to the Formula 1 World Championship, and items specific to each Grand Prix. 

After being absent for a period of 5 years, the F1 FanVision will make a return
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Dhruv George is a Senior NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports, with an impressive record of over 14K articles. From F1 driver Pierre Gasly to Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino, Dhruv has interviewed several racers, establishing himself as an authoritative voice in the world of motorsports. Dhruv's ambition extends beyond writing, as he aspires to host a successful motorsports podcast with some of the biggest stars in the industry, like Kyle Busch.

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Dhruv George is a Senior NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports, with an impressive record of over 14K articles. From F1 driver Pierre Gasly to Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino, Dhruv has interviewed several racers, establishing himself as an authoritative voice in the world of motorsports. He not only writes engaging content but helps connect readers with some of the biggest racing names thanks to his ability to churn out exclusive interviews. Dhruv's ambition extends beyond writing, as he aspires to host a successful motorsports podcast with some of the biggest stars in the industry, like Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin. When he's not writing about Stock Car Racing, he can be found reading and writing fan fiction.

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<h2>Spanish Grand Prix 2021 - Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</h2>
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.
<h2>PAST WINNERS</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nigel-mansell/">Nigel Mansell</a></td>
<td width="221">1991, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a></td>
<td width="221">1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221">Damon Hill</td>
<td width="221">1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a></td>
<td width="221">1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221">Jacques Villeneuve</td>
<td width="221">1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/mika-hakkinen/">Mika Hakkinen</a></td>
<td width="221">1998, 1999, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kimi-raikkonen/">Kimi Raikkonen</a></td>
<td width="221">2005, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a></td>
<td width="221">2005, 2013</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221">Felipe Massa</td>
<td width="221">2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221">Jenson Button</td>
<td width="221">2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221">Mark Webber</td>
<td width="221">2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/">Sebastian Vettel</a></td>
<td width="221">2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221">Pastor Maldonado</td>
<td width="221">2012</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a></td>
<td width="221">2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Nico Rosberg</a></td>
<td width="221">2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/">Max Verstappen</a></td>
<td width="221">2016</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><strong>Circuit Information</strong></h2>
&nbsp;

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.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"></sup>

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.
<h2><strong>Overtaking Hotspots</strong></h2>
&nbsp;

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.

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Formula One F1 &#8211; Spanish Grand Prix &#8211; Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain &#8211; August 14, 2020 Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari&#8217;s Sebastian Vettel during practice | Courtesy: REUTERS/Albert Gea/Pool Spanish Grand Prix 2021 &#8211; 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 &nbsp; The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is situated in Montmelo. It is characterized by long straights and a decent mix of corners. The track&#8217;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 &nbsp; 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.

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