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Spanish Grand Prix 2024: Fastest lap, most wins & records at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Check out the key stats and records of the Spanish Grand Prix 2024 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Get more about the fastest laps, most wins, and fascinating facts about this iconic race track.

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After two weeks of gap, the Formula 1 caravan is set to make a return in Europe. The 10th round of the ongoing season will take place at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to complete the Spanish Grand Prix. This race will open the doors for the European leg of the ongoing season with Austria and Silverstone to follow suit. 

However, ahead of the upcoming race, we are here with everything you need to know about the Spanish Grand Prix. From race records to first-time winners this circuit marks a massive impact in Formula 1 history. In 2016 on this track, Max Verstappen won his maiden Grand Prix and announced his arrival on the biggest stage.

Circuit details for Spanish Grand Prix 2024:

Notably, over time there have been five different circuits to conduct the Spanish Grand Prix. Starting from 1951 to 1954 Pedralbes held two races. After that, Jarama, Jerez and Montjuic Park held races on different occasions. However, since 1991 Barcelona’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the destination. 

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Circuit

Races

Year(s)

1

Pedralbes

2

1951, 1954

2

Jarama

9

1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976-79, 1981

3

Montjuic Park

4

1969, 1971, 1973, 1975

4

Jerez

5

1986-90

5

Catalunya

33

1991-2023

 

Key stats of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya:

First held

1991

Laps

66

Circuit length

4.675 kilometres

Lap record

1:18.149 (2021)

Winner 2023

Max Verstappen

Second in 2023

Lewis Hamilton

 

Most wins and fastest lap at the Spanish Grand Prix

As a driver, the most wins at the Spanish Grand Prix are registered by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. They both have won six races at this track and have dominated it full-heartedly. Meanwhile, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has recorded the fastest lap on this track i.e. 1:18.149 in 2021. On the other hand, Ferrari have won 12 races in Spain which is the most by any. 

First-time winners at the Spanish Grand Prix: 

A total of four drivers and two constructors have won their maiden Grand Prix in Spain. Max Verstappen is also one of those who won their first-ever Grand Prix in Spain. It’s worth noting that Jackie Stewart is the only driver to win the first-ever Grand Prix for two different constructors on two different tracks in Spain in 1970 and 1971. 

Driver

Year

Niki Lauda (Ferrari)

1974

Jochen Mass (McLaren)

1975

Pastor Maldonado (Williams)

2012

Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

2016

 

Constructor

Year

March (Jackie Stewart)

1970

Tyrrell (Jackie Stewart)

1971

 

Spanish Grand Prix 2024 schedule and time:

SESSION

DATE

TIME

Free practice 1

Friday 21 June

17:00 - 18:00

Free practice 2

Friday 21 June

20:30 - 21:30

Free practice 3

Saturday 22 June

16:00 - 17:00

Qualification

Saturday 22 June

19:30 - 20:30

Race

Sunday 23 June

18:30 - 20:30

 

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