CIRCUITMAP
Spain
CIRCUITMAP Spain
4.655
Length
66
Rounds
1913/1991
First GP
Basket
Characteristics
Spanish Grand Prix
History
The Spanish Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya which is located 20 km north east of Barcelona. The village close to the racetrack is called Montmeló.
The circuit, which was amended several times over the years, is today 4,655 km long. Typically for the circuit are on the one hand the drawn-out corners which strain out the tyres and favour cars with the best aerodynamics, and on the other hand the long start/finish straight.
Because of the lack of overtaking possibilities it is important to secure a good starting position in qualifying.
Currency: Euro
Winner 2016: Max Verstappen (his first victory and first win by a dutchman)
statistics
| Description | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| In the racing calendar | 1991 | |
| route length | 4,655 km | |
| race length | 307,104 km in 66 round | |
| lap record (race) | 1:21.670 (2008, Kimi Räikkönen) | |
| lap record (Quali) | 1:19.149 | |
| most victories | Michael Schumacher (6) | |
| Most poles | Michael Schumacher (7) | |
| how often? | 59 | |
| first time | 1913 |