WEB: Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
Race, Driver, Circuit, and Team Information
The 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 Aramco Gran Premio de España 2024, will be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain, from May 24 to 26, 2024. The race is the sixth round of the 2024 Formula One World Championship. The circuit is 4.675 kilometers (2.905 miles) long and has 16 turns. The race will be run over 66 laps, for a total race distance of 308.424 kilometers (191.635 miles). The race winner will receive 25 points towards the World Championship standings. The current race winner is Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing, who won the 2023 race. The current World Championship leader is Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, who has won the championship seven times.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a motor racing circuit located in Montmeló, Spain, 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Barcelona. The circuit was built in 1991 and has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991. The circuit is also used for testing by Formula One teams. The circuit is 4.675 kilometers (2.905 miles) long and has 16 turns. The circuit is known for its long straights, which allow for high speeds. The circuit also has a number of challenging corners, including the Turn 10 hairpin. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has a capacity of 140,000 spectators. The circuit is also home to the Museo del Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which houses a collection of racing cars and memorabilia.
Teams and Drivers
The following teams and drivers are expected to compete in the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix: * **Red Bull Racing** - Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez * **Mercedes** - Lewis Hamilton and George Russell * **Ferrari** - Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz * **McLaren** - Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri * **Alpine** - Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly * **AlphaTauri** - Nyck de Vries and Yuki Tsunoda * **Aston Martin** - Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll * **Williams** - Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon * **Haas** - Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg
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