F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Formula One returns to the familiar testing circuit of Catalunya – the first race of an European triple-header – which is set to challenge team upgrades, highlighting relative strengths and weaknesses 10 JUN 23: Spain, Barcelona CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA Timing sector 1 DRS detection 2 3 DRS Distance: 66 laps – 307.236km CRUISE CONTROL Verstappen secured victory in Canada to establish 56-point lead in drivers’ championship, as Red Bull aim to assert dominance in their favoured European circuits Verstappen: European summer 2021 22 23 2024 Spain 2nd W W Jun 23 Austria W 2nd W Jun 30 Britain – 7th W Jul 7 Hungary 9th W W Jul 21 Belgium W W W Jul 28 Netherlands W W W Aug 25 Italy – W W Sep 1 Most wins: Michael Schumacher, 6 (1995, 96, 2001-04), Lewis Hamilton, 6 (2014, 2017-21) Lap record* Max Verstappen, 1:16.330 (2023) Team spirit: Wins by constructor Ferrari 12 McLaren 8 Mercedes 7 Williams 7 Lotus 6 Red Bull 5 Other 8 *Current circuit layout Sources: FIA, Autosport Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS