F1 Grand Prix race results: Hamilton beats Verstappen in Spain (2024)

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How did Hamilton react to Verstappen win? ›

Asked what Verstappen's triumph will do for his standing in the sport, Mercedes' Hamilton said: "I wouldn't rank him. I think ranking people is an opinion-based thing. "I think he's earned his position, he's done an amazing job with the package that he has.

Only four of the 19 races at this track between 2001 and 2019 have not been won from pole position. The 2020 race was postponed from May to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race returned in 2021; Lewis Hamilton won the race after passing Max Verstappen after making an additional pit stop.

F1 Driver of the Day: Spanish Grand Prix

Hamilton would pick up his first Driver of the Day award for 2023 after a sterling drive to second place in the Spanish Grand Prix in early June.

Their battle came to a dramatic end in Abu Dhabi when Verstappen benefited from a controversial decision by race control to overtake Hamilton on the final lap, securing the win and the championship.

Max Verstappen was recently crowned Formula One World Champion, and since then this story has dominated the news. On Sunday 12th December 2021, at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen narrowly beat Lewis Hamilton to victory, claiming his maiden title and becoming the first Dutch World Champion.

Max Verstappen, the reigning F1 champion, secured a jaw-dropping $110 million following his dominant performance in the 2023 season, winning an astounding 86% of the races. With bonuses and endorsem*nts factored in, Verstappen's net worth soared to approximately $165.5 million.

10-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Gerhard Berger believes Max Verstappen is the best driver that the sport has seen throughout its history. Verstappen currently has three F1 titles to his name, first prevailing after a season-long fight with Lewis Hamilton in 2021.

Key Takeaways: Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert claims that three-time Max Verstappen excels beyond Michael Schumacher, a seven-time world champion. The evolution of simulation technology and its integration into driver training is highlighted as a key factor in Verstappen's edge.

Unfortunately, alcohol is completely banned on the circuit. You can only buy soft drinks - water and lemonade - or non-alcoholic beer at the stands. Dangerous sharp objects such as knives or scissors won't get you pass the security check. Animals are not allowed on the Circuit de Catalunya.

Is the Spanish Grand Prix good? ›

Spectator views at the Spanish Grand Prix are among the best of any race track in Europe. General admission is incredible value for money and some of the vantage points from the stadium section of the circuit are exceptional. Popular grandstands sell out fast.

Safety car controversy

Michael Masi was involved in a safety car procedure controversy during the last laps of the race. On lap 57 of the race, during which Hamilton was leading, Masi allowed only the five cars directly in between championship contenders Hamilton and Verstappen to unlap themselves before the restart.

After the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen leads with the most Driver of the Day titles, at 39. Followed by Sebastian Vettel with 23 titles and third Lewis Hamilton with 14 Driver of the Day titles.

Car weight limits

Drivers must be weighed after a race because they are included as part of the minimum car weight. In 2019, a minimum driver weight of 80kg (176lbs) was introduced. This figure includes all safety equipment such as the helmet, head restraint, overalls, gloves and shoes.

Grand Prix. The Spanish Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit du Catalunya in Montmelo, a small town about 32 km from Barcelona where the vast majority of F1 spectators will be based for the race weekend. To navigate the map with touch gestures double-tap and hold your finger on the map, then drag the map.

Lewis Hamilton warns Max Verstappen of 'fine line' when working with dads in F1. Lewis Hamilton says Jos Verstappen's very public calls for Christian Horner to resign are “unhelpful” for his son Max, adding the father-son dynamic in Formula One is “a really difficult one”. Hamilton, 39, speaks from experience.

Speaking ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Hamilton said: "My move has shown that anything is possible. I know and I am sure Max is on the list." Hamilton added: "I wouldn't say I am surprised that he is being considered. He is a great driver.

Lewis Hamilton says he is "no more impressed" by Max Verstappen than Formula 1's previous world champions and has questioned the pedigree of the Dutchman's team-mates.

Perez was struggling on medium tyres following a late Safety Car at Interlagos and the team asked him to allow Verstappen through on the condition that he would give the place back if he failed to overtake fifth-placed Fernando Alonso in the closing stages.