Greetings, motorsport fans! We stand on the threshold of the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix, an event that promises to be one of the season's most exciting on the ever-challenging Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Fresh from the thrill of Monaco, the F1 paddock now turns its attention to Spain, a territory seemingly ripe for the taking by Red Bull and last year's winner, Max Verstappen. However, we must also keep an eye on the resurgence of Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin, which has stirred considerable excitement among fans.
Ticket demand for this weekend at Montmeló has been overwhelming, with all seats sold out for months. This promises a fantastic atmosphere at a circuit that presents significant changes that could shift the dynamics of the race. Notably, for the first time since 2006, the final sector of the circuit will return to its original form, with a long right-hand turn replacing a series of low-speed twists. This change to the circuit layout could encourage more and better overtaking opportunities, adding an extra factor of excitement to the competition.
As for the schedule, here's the timetable so you don't miss any of the sessions:
- Friday, June 2: Free Practice 1 (13:30 local time) and Free Practice 2 (17:00 local time)
- Saturday, June 3: Free Practice 3 (12:30 local time) and Qualifying (16:00 local time)
- Sunday, June 4: Race (15:00 local time)
For those unable to attend in person, TV and online broadcasts will be available through various platforms depending on your location. In Spain, DAZN and DAZN F1 channel on Movistar will broadcast all sessions, while Telecinco and Mediaset will offer the qualifying and race on free-to-air TV. In the United States, ESPN and ESPN Deportes will broadcast the race, and the practice and qualifying sessions will be available on ESPNU. Streaming broadcasts will be available through ESPN+ and Fubo. In Latin America, Star+ will be the streaming platform that will broadcast the entire Grand Prix.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is 4,676 kilometers long, and 66 laps will be run for a total of 308,424 kilometers. The circuit record was set by Valtteri Bottas in 2019 with a time of 1m15s406, while the fastest lap in a race was established by Max Verstappen in 2021 with a time of 1m18s149. The driver with the most wins at this circuit is a tie between Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, each with 6 wins. The team with the most victories is Ferrari, with 13.
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