Barcelona (Spain), May 22, 2022 – Max Verstappen won that Spanish Grand Prix out of formula 1. The Dutch of red bull signed the fourth win of the season ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez and the Mercedes from George Russell. Fourth, the Ferrari out of Carlo Sainz. The news of the day a Barcelona however it is the withdraw out of Charles Leclerc, overtaken by Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship (110 points against 104), as well as Red Bull’s Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship thanks to the double at Montemelò. It stayed twenty eight trip the dream victory of Ferrari: The Monegasse who went in pole positionHe had to give up for one sudden technical problem Alla Rossa. Leclerc was clearly in the lead, then problems arose reliability.
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“The team has done a great job so far in terms of reliability – said a visibly disappointed Leclerc -. It hurts because I managed the race well. We’re taking the good things from this weekend: the performance in qualifying, the feeling with us the car during the race and also the one with the tires which I haven’t heard from a couple of grands prix I have confidence for the next races this situation hurts but let’s look ahead.
So big disappointment for them Ferrari people: Leclerc He had done some real magic in qualifying with first place in qualifying begin and also managed to save a set of soft tires in anticipation of a race that quickly became a nightmare turned dream.
Binotto’s analysis
“You have to consider the glass half full because after six races we had the fastest car today. A problem can happen. After six races the performance is judged and that’s the fastest car on a significant circuit. It was strong.” “In all races. Conditions. Too bad for the engine problem,” is the analysis of Mattia Binotto after the ill-fated Spanish GP marked by the retirement of Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari team boss He is optimistic despite Leclerc’s retirement when he dominated the race: “We can play it in the next races, until today we were also able to develop the car, which is the most important thing. Leclerc managed with a good margin, without even pushing. We know we can count on a good package. Leclerc is a leader, he put everyone at ease, gives calm and helps everyone work with the right attitude. He drives in a divine way. Sainz? He will come, this is the car. He knows how to learn and he will get used to it. “.
Relive the Spanish GP
Qualifications: what happened
From spinning to pole: It was a super exciting Saturday for the first driver of the Ferrari and world champion. That from Leclerc it was a real masterpiece: after the mistake in the first attempt, the Q3 With a spin on the last lap, a few seconds before the end of qualifying, the Monegasque fought everything and didn’t fail.
The stopwatch stopped 1’18″750the only rider to break the wall of 1’19”. Rear Leclerc there is Red Bulls Max Verstappenblocked by a performance issue on the car and therefore unable to fire a final lap in response to Leclerc then the other Ferrari by Carlo Sainzcarried away by the warmth of the home crowd that filled the stands Montmelo. Fourth time for the Mercedes of George Russellthen Sergio Perez. Sixth time trial for Lewis Hamiltonfollowed by the Alfa Romeo by Valtteri Bottas. octave of Haas from Kevin Magussen with McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo and Michael sSchumacher.
The starting lineup
Here is the starting grid for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Montmelò circuit in Barcelona.
1st row
1. Leclerc (Ferrari)
2. Verstappen (Red Bull)
2nd row
3. Sainz (Ferrari)
4. Russel (Mercedes)
3rd row
5. Perez (Red Bull)
6.Hamilton (Mercedes)
4th row
7. Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
8. Magnussen (Haas)
5th row
9. Ricciardo (McLaren)
10. Schumacher (Haas)
6th row
11. Norris (McLaren)
12. Ocon (Alpine)
7th row
13. Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
14. Gasly (AlphaTauri)
8th row
15. Zhou (Alfa Romeo)
16. Vettel (Aston Martin)
9th row
17. Alonso (Alpine)
18. Walk (Aston Martin)
10th row
19. Albon (Williams)
20. Latifi (Williams)
TV programs
After free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday, it’s race time today. Green light in Barcelona at 3pm Pay live on Sky Sport Formula 1, Sky channel 207, streaming on Sky Go. Free live broadcast also on Tv8.
circuit
The Montmelo circuit is very significant as it has various and complete technical features that reinforce or underline the strengths and weaknesses of single-seaters. First Grand Prix in 1991 on a 4,675 meter long track and a total of 16 corners. Barcelona alternates fast areas and corners, intended to be associated with plenty of aerodynamic loading, with slower and more twisty areas where traction makes the difference. There aren’t many overtaking opportunities, the main ones are at Turn 1 after the pit straight, while the second Drs area is on the opposite straight leading into Turn 10. The final sector is very important, exiting the corner from Turn 12 begins a twisty area ending with the S of Turns 14 and 15, a section where traction and slow motion stability make all the difference.