Barcelona (Spain), May 22, 2022 – Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix from Formula 1. The Dutch of the Red Bull signed the fourth success of the season, preceding his teammate Sergio Perez and the Mercedes of George Russell. Fourth the Ferrari from Carlos Sainz. The news of the day a Barcelona however it is the withdraw from Charles Leclerc, overtaken by Verstappen in the drivers ‘standings (110 points against 104), as was Ferrari from Red Bull in the constructors’ standings thanks to the double scored at Montemelò. He stopped at twenty-eighth giro the dream victory of Ferrari: The Monegasque, who left in pole positionwas forced to forfeit for one sudden technical problem alla Rossa. Leclerc was clearly leading the race, then problems emerged reliability.
Drivers classification – Schedule and results
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“The team up to now had done a great job on reliability – said a visibly disappointed Leclerc -. It hurts, because I was managing the race well. We take away the good things of this weekend: the performance in qualifying, the feeling with the car during the race and also the one with the tires that 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. “
Great disappointment therefore for the Ferrari people: Leclerc he had brought out real magic in qualifyingtaking first place in the starting grid and also managing to keep a set of soft tires in view of a race that quickly became a nightmare from a dream.
Binotto’s analysis
“You have to look at the glass as half full, because after six races today we had the fastest car. A problem can happen. After six races, performance is evaluated, and this is the fastest car on a significant circuit. It was strong in all races. conditions. Too bad for the power unit problem “, this is the analysis of Mattia Binotto after the unfortunate Spanish GP, marked by the retirement of Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari team principal he is optimistic, despite Leclerc’s retirement when he dominated the race: “We can play it in the next races, to date we have also been able to develop the car which is the most important thing. Leclerc was managing with a good margin, without even pushing. We know that we can count on a good package. Leclerc is a leader, he has reassured everyone, gives peace of mind and helps everyone to work with the right attitude. He is driving in a divine way. Sainz? He will get there, this is the car. He knows how to study and he will get used to it. “.
Relive the Spanish GP
Qualifications: what happened
From spin to pole: it was a super exciting Saturday for the first driver of the Ferrari and leader of the World Cup. That of Leclerc it was a real masterpiece: after the mistake in the first attempt of the Q3 complete with a spin, the Monegasque fought it all out in the last lap, a few seconds from the end of qualifying, and did not fail.
Stopwatch stopped on 1’18″750the only driver to break down the wall of 1’19 “. Behind Leclerc there is Red Bull’s Max Verstappenblocked by a power problem to the car and therefore unable to fire a last lap in response to Leclerc, then the other Ferrari of Carlos Sainzcarried away by the warmth of the home crowd that crowded the stands of Montmelò. Fourth time for the Mercedes of George Russellthen Sergio Perez. Sixth time trial for Lewis Hamiltonfollowed by the Alfa Romeo of Valtteri Bottas. Octave the Haas of Kevin Magnussen with McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo e Mick Schumacher.
The starting grid
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)
2 rows
3. Sainz (Ferrari)
4. Russell (Mercedes)
3ª row
5. Perez (Red Bull)
6. Hamilton (Mercedes)
4ª row
7. Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
8. Magnussen (Hare)
5ª row
9. Ricciardo (McLaren)
10. Schumacher (Haas)
6ª row
11. Norris (McLaren)
12. Ocon (Alpine)
7ª row
13. Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
14. Gasly (AlphaTauri)
8ª row
15. Zhou (Alfa Romeo)
16. Vettel (Aston Martin)
9ª row
17. Alonso (Alpine)
18. Stroll (Aston Martin)
10ª row
19. Albon (Williams)
20. Latifi (Williams)
TV schedules
After free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday, today is race time. Green light in Barcelona at 3 pm 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 indicative because it has various and complete technical characteristics, which in fact enhance or underline the strengths and weaknesses of the single-seaters. First grand prix in 1991 on a 4,675 meters long track and 16 total curves. Barcelona alternates fast areas and curves to be connected with ample aerodynamic load to slower and more tortuous areas where traction will make the difference. There are not many overtaking possibilities, the most important will be in turn 1 after the pit straight, while the second Drs area will be on the opposite straight leading to turn 10. The last sector is very important, exiting the corner of turn 12 starts. a winding area that ends with the S of turns 14 and 15, a section where traction and stability in slow motion will make the difference.
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