Formula1: Spanish span with Grand Prix in Catalonia
F1 offered two possible performances in the past weeks, in Imola and Monacowith two different winners: Max Ferstapen and Lado Norris. These victories upset the championship standings.
After eight games, we have three different winners: Piastri, who prevailed in China, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Miami, Ferstapen, who won in Japan and Imola, and Norris, a winner in Australia and Monaco. It is clear that these three drivers will claim this year’s title. Piastri leads with 161 points, Norris follows with 158 and Ferstapen has gathered 136.
Groups, drivers and engineers arrived by road, covering 700 kilometers from the French Riviera in Montmelo, and are preparing for a unique performance on its crowded track. Catalonia. This year’s Grand Prix Spain is 55the in history.
Tickets have been exhausted and more than 300,000 spectators are expected in the three days, as the Spaniards have two drivers in the grid: Alonso and Sain. The FIA has been announced by a technical directive that tightens control of the arrow bending on the front spoilers.
The Catalonia track is familiar with drivers and groups, as it has previously hosted evolution tests. It is 4,657 meters long and its shape is reminiscent of F1 steering wheel, namely Mika Hakinen’s McLaren. In 2016, Max Ferstapen achieved his first victory here, in his maiden appearance with Red Bull, taking advantage of the double abandonment of Mercedes after conflict between them.
Ferrari leads 12 wins in GP in Spain and two more in Valencia, it also has the most pole positions (14) and most of the podium finishes (38).
