The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the oldest and most prestigious races in the Formula 1 calendar. It has been held annually since 1951, making it one of the longest-running events in the sport. The race takes place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, located in the town of Montmeló, just outside of Barcelona. The circuit is known for its fast corners and long straightaways, making it a challenging track for both drivers and teams.
The Spanish Grand Prix is often seen as an important benchmark for teams, as the track is used frequently for pre-season testing. This gives teams a chance to fine-tune their cars and get a sense of how they will perform in the upcoming season.
Over the years, the Spanish Grand Prix has been the site of many memorable moments in F1 history. Some of the sport’s greatest drivers have won at the circuit, including Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, and Lewis Hamilton.
The 2023 Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on May 14th. As always, fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable race, with drivers pushing their cars to the limit in pursuit of victory. Whether you’re a die-hard F1 fan or simply looking for a thrilling sporting event to watch, the Spanish Grand Prix is not to be missed!
Track length: 4.675km
Race length: 308.424km
Laps: 66
Turns: 16
Circuit opened: 1991
F1 first visited: 1991
Races held: 32
Track Record: 1:15.406, Valtteri Bottas, 2019
Lap Record: 1:18.149, Max Verstappen, 2021
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher currently hold the record for the most victories at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, both having won six times each.
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This circuit has seen four drivers achieve consecutive wins. These drivers are Nigel Mansell, Michael Schumacher, Mika Hakkinen, and Lewis Hamilton. Schumacher, Hakkinen, and Hamilton have each taken more than two consecutive wins at the Spanish Grand Prix. Between 1998 and 2000, the Finn won three in a row, while Michael Schumacher took four in a row from 2001 to 2004 for the Maranello team. Lewis Hamilton holds the record with five successive wins between 2017 and 2021.
Among the drivers on the grid for 2023, three have previously won the Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has the most wins among the current field with six victories, while Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen have each won twice.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya witnessed the longest period of different winners, lasting 11 years from 2006 to 2016, during which there were no repeat winners.
The largest victory margin at this race track dates back to 1995, when Michael Schumacher took the race victory finishing 51.988 seconds in front. On the other hand, the smallest victory margin in Spain came in 2016, when Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his first Formula 1 win by finishing just 0.616 seconds ahead of Scuderia Ferrari Finish driver Kimi Raikkonen.
32 different drivers have finished on the Spanish Grand Prix podium since the event moved to the Catalunya circuit more than three decades ago.
Win – Drivers
Driver | Nb |
SCHUMACHER Michael | 6 |
HAMILTON Lewis | 6 |
STEWART Jackie | 3 |
MANSELL Nigel | 3 |
PROST Alain | 3 |
HAKKINEN Mika | 3 |
FITTIPALDI Emerson | 2 |
ANDRETTI Mario | 2 |
SENNA Ayrton | 2 |
RAIKKONEN Kimi | 2 |
ALONSO Fernando | 2 |
VERSTAPPEN Max | 2 |
FANGIO Juan Manuel | 1 |
HAWTHORN Mike | 1 |
HILL Graham | 1 |
LAUDA Niki | 1 |
MASS Jochen | 1 |
HUNT James | 1 |
DEPAILLER Patrick | 1 |
VILLENEUVE Gilles | 1 |
HILL Damon | 1 |
VILLENEUVE Jacques | 1 |
MASSA Felipe | 1 |
BUTTON Jenson | 1 |
WEBBER Mark | 1 |
VETTEL Sebastian | 1 |
MALDONADO Pastor | 1 |
ROSBERG Nico | 1 |
Win – Constructors
Constructor | Nb |
Ferrari | 12 |
McLaren | 8 |
Williams | 7 |
Mercedes | 7 |
Lotus | 6 |
Red Bull | 4 |
Alfa Romeo | 1 |
Matra | 1 |
March | 1 |
Tyrrell | 1 |
Ligier | 1 |
Benetton | 1 |
Renault | 1 |
Brawn GP | 1 |
Pole position – Drivers
Driver | Nb |
SCHUMACHER Michael | 7 |
HAMILTON Lewis | 6 |
SENNA Ayrton | 4 |
ASCARI Alberto | 2 |
ICKX Jacky | 2 |
LAUDA Niki | 2 |
ANDRETTI Mario | 2 |
LAFFITE Jacques | 2 |
HAKKINEN Mika | 2 |
RAIKKONEN Kimi | 2 |
WEBBER Mark | 2 |
ROSBERG Nico | 2 |
AMON Chris | 1 |
RINDT Jochen | 1 |
BRABHAM Jack | 1 |
PETERSON Ronnie | 1 |
HUNT James | 1 |
PIQUET Nelson | 1 |
BERGER Gerhard | 1 |
MANSELL Nigel | 1 |
PROST Alain | 1 |
HILL Damon | 1 |
VILLENEUVE Jacques | 1 |
ALONSO Fernando | 1 |
MASSA Felipe | 1 |
BUTTON Jenson | 1 |
MALDONADO Pastor | 1 |
BOTTAS Valtteri | 1 |
LECLERC Charles | 1 |
Pole position – Constructors
Constructor | Nb |
Ferrari | 14 |
Mercedes | 9 |
McLaren | 8 |
Williams | 6 |
Lotus | 5 |
Ligier | 2 |
Benetton | 2 |
Red Bull | 2 |
Lancia | 1 |
Brabham | 1 |
Renault | 1 |
Brawn GP | 1 |
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