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The European Triple Header Comes to An end with the spanish Grand Prix, where a regulation change change will shake up the formula 1 grid.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has hosted the event since 1991 and-after some layout tweaks to aid overking-continues to be a weeds and drivers, with its communication of corners and Straights an ideal test of a car’s strengths.
Adding to the intrigue this year is a regulation change on flexi-wings, which many predict could be shrink mclaren’s advantage out, and bring ferrari back in the competitive equation.
As usual in spain, the weather promises to be very pleasant indeed, with 26 ° C forecast for qualifying and 29 ° C temperatters predicted for race day.
Now, check out the ultimate preview to the weekend ahead …
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Circuit Stats and History
The spanish gp has been a frequent fix on the F1 calendar Since its inception but Since 1991 it has exclusively be held at the circuit de barcelona-catalunya, the wid Of the 1992 olympics.
The layout has been modified over the years – – LA CAIXA CORNER CHANGED IN 2004 WHILE The Final Corner was Removed in 2023 – But It has always been a smooth, flowing circuit, with Overtaking Oppportunities on the Main Straight.
While wheel-to-white racing is still difficult due to the high downforce request through the corners, the track has still given us some classics.
Nigel Mansell, Gerhard Berger and Ayrton Senna delivered a gripping battle for the win – Won the Brit – in the Circuit’s Debut which in 2012, Pastor Maldonado Took a Shock Victory For Will. One of the most memorable events, meaning, came in 2016, when max verstappen clouded an incredible win in his very first race for red bull.
First F1 Race: 1991
LAP Record: 1: 16,330, Max Verstappen (2023)
MOST WINS: Michael Schumacher (1995-96, 2001-2004) and Lewis Hamilton (2014, 2017-2021) with Six. Other Winners from the Current Grid:
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Max Verstappen (2016, 2022-2024)
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Fernando Alonso (2006, 2013)
MOST poles: Michael Schumacher with Seven (1994-1995, 2000-2004). Pole Sitters from the Current Grid:
What Makes It Special: A classic F1 testing venue, with an emphasis on high-speed corners that threaten to expose aerodynamic weaknesses.
What the drivers say about it: “This track tests every part of the car. It is a prop benchmark circuit.” – carlos sainz
What happened last year?
Verstappen Won His Third Straight Spanish Gp Last YearAnd rather comfortably too.
The Dutchman Passed Pole Sitter Norris Into Turn One and then George Russell a couple of lapsll of lapsll of lapslle before vicket Campaign.
Who will win?
On form this year, every points to mclaren; The woking team has proved to have the fastest car on the circuits that mix high and low downforce corners, like Bahrain.
But – and it’s a big but – nobody knows what this new regulation change will do to the order, and mclaren is exposed to be handicapped more than the most.
Still, it would be bold to back any form at the form at the circuit, and we’l go for a rejuvenated norris to win the first race in spain.
How the Championships Look
Norris Continues to close on Oscar Piatri after his Monaco Gp Victory; The gap between the two mclarens is just three points.
Verstappen is very much still in what is already looking like a three-way figures for the championship, 25 points adrift of the foot.
In term of the constructors’, mclaren continue to surge clear and have more than the point of the point of classest rival, Mercedes. It’s very close Behind, with Red Bull (143 Points) and Ferrari (142 Points) Just Behind the Silver Arrows.
How to watch the gp
For fans in the us only, watch on Espn and ESPN+.
In the UK Live Broadcast Coverage is on Sky Sports F1 and BBC Radio 5 Live.
For News, Analysis and Updates, Follow the cover with Espn’s F1 Team Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson in Barcelona and on Social Media.
Session Times Below in BST (British Summer Time). Local Time (Central European Summer Time) + 1 Hour.
Friday
Free Practice One: 12: 30-13: 30 BST
Free Practice Two: 16: 00-17: 00 bst
Saturday
Free Practice Three: 11: 30-12: 30 BST
Qualifying: 15: 00-16: 00 bst
Sunday
Race Starts: 14:00 BST (Live text commentary built-up from 13:15 bst on Espn.co.uk).
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