2024 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix Results

Event: Spanish Grand Prix
Track: Catalunya Circuit

Weather: dry  24.4-23.3°C
Tarmac: dry  42.4-38.4°C
Humidity: 64-66%
Wind: 11.1-7.5 km/h South

Max Verstappen scored his 61st F1 race win today. The Dutch driver won the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix for the fourth time. It also was his seventh race win of the 2024 season. The Red Bull driver started from P2. It was the 120th race win for Red Bull Racing.

Verstappen Triumphs in Tense Spanish Grand Prix

Round 10 of the 2024 Formula 1 season brought the action to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for an exhilarating Spanish Grand Prix. Max Verstappen clinched his third consecutive victory at the venue, starting from second on the grid and overtaking early to secure the win. Lando Norris, who started from pole, finished a close second, while Lewis Hamilton achieved his first podium of the season by finishing third.

Race Recap

The race began with George Russell making an impressive start from third, surging past Verstappen and Norris to take the lead. However, Verstappen quickly regained his composure, overtaking Russell with a DRS-assisted move on Lap 3. Norris also managed to pass Russell, settling into second place behind Verstappen.

As the race progressed, different strategies came into play. Norris, running a strong pace, pitted later than Verstappen and switched to used soft tyres for a final stint push. Despite a valiant effort and closing the gap to under three seconds, Norris could not overtake Verstappen, who managed his tyres effectively to maintain his lead.

Hamilton, who had a poor start, battled his way back through the field, overtaking both Ferraris and his teammate Russell to secure third place. This marked Mercedes' return to form, with both cars showing competitive pace throughout the weekend.

Key Moments

• Verstappen's Decisive Move: Verstappen's race-winning move came early on Lap 3 when he used DRS to pass Russell and take the lead. This set the tone for the rest of his race.
• Norris' Strong Performance: Despite losing the lead at the start, Norris demonstrated McLaren's impressive race pace, pushing Verstappen until the final laps.
• Hamilton's Recovery: Hamilton's drive from a poor start to finish on the podium highlighted Mercedes' strategic excellence and his racecraft.

Team and Driver Reactions

Christian Horner, Red Bull Team Principal, praised Verstappen's performance, stating, "Max drove a brilliant race today, and strategically we got it just right. His pass on George was crucial, and he managed the race superbly."

Lando Norris expressed mixed emotions after the race, saying, "The car was incredible today, and we were the quickest. It’s frustrating to lose the win, but there are lots of positives to take forward."

Lewis Hamilton was upbeat about his result: "It's been a good day and a good weekend. The strategy and pit stops were on point, and it's great to be back on the podium."

Championship Standings

Verstappen's victory extends his lead in the Drivers' Championship, now 69 points ahead of Norris, who moved into second place, overtaking Charles Leclerc. The battle for the championship is heating up, with the next two races in Austria and Silverstone expected to be crucial.

Looking Ahead

The Spanish Grand Prix marked the start of a triple-header, with the Austrian Grand Prix up next. This will be a Sprint weekend, adding another layer of excitement. Norris, who is determined to make up for the missed opportunity in Spain, will be aiming for a strong performance at a track where McLaren traditionally performs well.

With the field getting closer and the driver market starting to heat up, the season promises more thrilling races and unexpected twists. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next round as the 2024 F1 season continues to deliver high-octane action and drama.

Stay tuned for all the build-up to the Austrian Grand Prix, where the battle for supremacy in Formula 1 resumes.

Classification 2024 Spanish GP

P	No	Driver	Team	Time	Laps	Grid	Pts
1	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	01:28:20.227	66	2	25
2	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	01:28:22.446	66	1	19
3	44	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	01:28:38.017	66	3	15
4	63	George Russell	Mercedes	01:28:42.547	66	4	12
5	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	01:28:42.936	66	5	10
6	55	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	01:28:51.255	66	6	8
7	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	01:28:53.987	66	9	6
8	11	Sergio Pérez	Red Bull	01:29:19.751	65	1	4
9	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	01:29:22.252	66	7	2
10	31	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	01:29:32.116	66	8	1
11	27	Nico Hülkenberg	Haas	01:29:39.442	66	13	0
12	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	01:28:29.724	65	10	0
13	24	Zhou Guanyu	Sauber	01:28:35.703	65	15	0
14	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	01:28:45.479	65	14	0
15	3	Daniel Ricciardo	Racing Bulls	01:29:04.277	65	18	0
16	77	Valtteri Bottas	Sauber	01:29:13.540	65	12	0
17	20	Kevin Magnussen	Haas	01:29:15.015	65	16	0
18	23	Alex Albon	Williams	01:29:18.376	65	20	0
19	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Racing Bulls	01:29:29.131	65	17	0
20	2	Logan Sargeant	Williams	01:28:25.093	64	19	0

Penalties:

• Nico Hulkenberg, Haas VF-24 #27 - 5 sec. time penalties for speeding in the pitlane.
• Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls RB01 #22 - 5 sec. time penalties for speeding in the pitlane.

Fastest lap: 1:17.115 min by Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38 (#4) on lap 51 @217.405 km/h

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