Spanish Grand Prix

The 10th race of the 2024 Formula 1 season will be the Spanish GP, held on Fernando Alonso’s home turf. The 2024 iteration of Formula 1 is the longest season with 24 races on the championship calendar. Formula 1 Gran Premio de Espana is the premier racing event in Spain. Carlos Sainz will also be a local hero for this event.

The Spanish Grand Prix will be followed after an exciting time at the Canadian Grand Prix. The previous race involved an exciting battle among front runners Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull.

A late safety car saw McLaren ace Lando Norris lose the victory to Max Verstappen of Red Bull. The Ferraris had trouble in the previous race weekend after a dominating performance in Monaco. Charles Leclerc, who currently sits in second place in the standings, will be keen to solidify his position, with third-ranked Lando Norris only seven points behind him, as of June 18, 2024.

Spanish Grand Prix history

The Spanish GP made its first appearance on the Formula 1 calendar in 1951. The first iteration of the event was won by Juan Michael Fangio while driving for Alfa Romeo. Since then, the race has shuffled between three race tracks. The latest track is the Catalunya circuit in Barcelona which has been used since the 1991 Spanish GP. The race features a host of historic wins. These include Michael Schumacher’s first victory for Ferrari and Pastor Mlaodnado’s first victory in Formula 1. The race generally favors the pole takers in qualifying as only four races have not been won from other positions. The 2023 Spanish GP was won by Max Verstappen.

Spanish Grand Prix 2024 schedule

The Spanish Grand Prix is scheduled to be held on the weekend from 21st June to 23rd June, according to the official Formula 1 calendar. The race will be held on Sunday and the qualifying session will be held a day before on Saturday. The qualifying session will start from 4:00 PM Madrid time and the race will start from 3:00 PM Madrid Time. The Spanish GP will be a 66-lap race.

Spanish Grand Prix 2024 venue

The Spanish Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit de Barcelona- Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. The circuit gained entry in Formula 1 during the 1991 season. It was tipped that after 2013, Valencia and Catalunya would host the race alternatively. However, Valencia pulled out of Formula 1 due to financial problems and the Circuit de Barcelona has become the home for Spanish GP since then.

The circuit is 4.657 kms long and has 14 turns. The drivers are already familiar with the circuit as it is a part of Winter testing in Formula 1. It tests the balance of the car through Turn 3. The circuit has been using a new layout since 2023 and the lap record is held by Max Verstappen, who set a time of 1:16.330 in 2023.

Spanish Grand Prix 2024 drivers standings

The driver standings for the Spanish Grand Prix are led by Max Verstappen, who claimed yet another victory in the Canadian GP thriller. He is followed by Charles Leclerc, who had a forgetful race in Canada after his success in Monaco. Here are the driver standings ahead of the race:

Drivers with most wins in the Spanish Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are the best drivers in Spanish GP with six victories each. Lewis claimed six consecutive victories during his dominant era with Mercedes. Ferrari is the most successful team in Canada with 12 race victories.

Where to watch the Spanish Grand Prix 2024?

The Formula 1 Spanish GP will be broadcast on different channels worldwide as notified by the official Formula 1 website. The fans can access the live race online via a subscription of the F1TV app online. Here is a list of broadcasters in different countries:

Spanish Grand Prix race timings for different time zones