The 10th round of Formula 1, the Spanish Grand Prix, took place in Barcelona, providing fans with thrilling moments. The race was held on the 4.6-kilometer Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit and consisted of 66 laps, with Max Verstappen finishing first and securing his 61st victory.
Verstappen Claims His 61st Victory
Starting from the second position, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took the lead in the 3rd lap and maintained it until the end, achieving his 61st career win.
Lando Norris, who started from pole position, finished the race in second place, while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes secured the third position. McLaren’s British driver Norris finished 2.219 seconds behind the leader, and Mercedes’ British driver Hamilton was 17.790 seconds behind in third place.
Ferrari Falls Short of Expectations
Despite showing a strong performance in practice sessions, Ferrari ended the race in 5th and 6th positions, failing to meet expectations.
Ricciardo’s 250th Race
The Spanish Grand Prix was also significant for Alpha Tauri driver Daniel Ricciardo, who competed in his 250th race, marking a major milestone in his career.
Next Stop: Austria
The 11th race of the season, the Austrian Grand Prix, will be held on June 30. Following the Spanish Grand Prix, the top 5 standings in the drivers’ and constructors’ championships are as follows:
Drivers
- Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 219 points
- Lando Norris (Great Britain): 150 points
- Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 148 points
- Carlos Sainz (Spain): 116 points
- Sergio Perez (Mexico): 111 points
Constructors
- Red Bull: 330 points
- Ferrari: 270 points
- McLaren: 237 points
- Mercedes: 151 points
- Aston Martin: 58 points