Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, near Montmeló, has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar since 1991, hosting the Spanish Grand Prix 36 times through 2026. Its blend of high-speed corners, long straights, and technical sections makes it a demanding test of car balance and aerodynamic efficiency. The circuit is notoriously challenging for tyre wear, and its frequent use for pre-season testing means teams and drivers possess an unparalleled understanding of its nuances, often leading to strategic, rather than purely overt, racing.
- First Race
- 1991
- Last Race
- 2026
- Total Races
- 36(rank 11)
Most driver wins
- 1stL. Hamilton7 wins
- 2ndM. Schumacher6 wins
- 3rdM. Verstappen4 wins
- 4thM. Häkkinen3 wins
- 5thF. Alonso2 wins
Most driver podiums
- 1stL. Hamilton13 podiums
- 2ndM. Schumacher12 podiums
- 3rdM. Verstappen8 podiums
- 4thF. Alonso7 podiums
- 5thK. Räikkönen5 podiums
Most driver starts
- 1stF. Alonso23 starts
- 2ndL. Hamilton20 starts
- 3rdK. Räikkönen19 starts
- 4thR. Barrichello19 starts
- 5thM. Schumacher19 starts
Most constructor wins
- 1st9 winsUnknown
- 2nd7 winsUnknown
- 3rd6 winsUnknown
- 4th6 winsUnknown
- 5th5 winsUnknown
Most constructor podiums
- 1st27 podiumsUnknown
- 2nd18 podiumsUnknown
- 3rd18 podiumsUnknown
- 4th15 podiumsUnknown
- 5th10 podiumsUnknown