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2016 Spanish GP: Mad Max claims his first-ever win, aged 19

Spanish F1 Grand Prix, Max beat both Ferraris

The 2016 Spanish Grand Prix would always be remembered for Max Verstappen's great feat.

In breaking Sebastian Vettel's record (when the German was with Red Bull), the unputdownable Dutchman became the youngest-ever race winner at 18 years and 228 days and left a mark in F1 driving then in what was only his second season back then.

Although it was Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton who grabbed the pole at Barcelona, it was to be Max Verstappen's contest, despite the Red Bull driver finding himself lapped by Vettel within seconds from the start.

In the run-up to turn 4, Verstappen would fight Vettel and regain the position he had lost earlier to the German.

A race that would demonstrate a shaky performance by both Mercedes cars would see Lewis, the pole-sitter and Rosberg collide and race-retire. In making a botched up attempt to gather his lost position, the British driver mounted an unsuccessful attempt on Rosberg, go off the track, spun and ultimately collide with his former teammate.

This brought in the safety car as the order of the race would read- Ricciardo, Verstappen, Sainz, Vettel, and Raikkonen as the top five.

On Lap 12, Ricciardo would box for fresh rubber as Verstappen would lead the race before pitting himself a lap later. 4 laps later, Vettel would find himself in pursuit of the two Red Bulls.

Max would continue undeterred before Lap 28 again gave him a slight edge as his teammate boxed for a second time, handing him the lead. He would lead for 6 laps and come into the pits on Lap 34. During the closing stages, especially from the onset of Lap 47, one was to see a fierce contest between the Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen and the Red Bull of Verstappen.

Ricciardo would endure a puncture and had no option but to pit, only to emerge fourth on the grid.

It would be all advantage Max Verstappen, who did just enough to keep the Flying Finn at bay, crossing the finish line eventually with a stunning win, albeit assisted by the unforgettable retirements of the two Mercedes drivers.