F1 hoy - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The F1 race today is taking place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.
- 2. The race is the Spanish Grand Prix, which is one of the oldest races on the F1 calendar, having first been held in 1951.
- 3. The current track layout at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is 4.675 km long and features 16 turns.
- 4. The race is scheduled to be 66 laps long, covering a total distance of 307.104 km.
- 5. Lewis Hamilton, driving for Mercedes, is the defending champion of the Spanish Grand Prix.
- 6. Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing, currently leads the drivers' championship standings.
- 7. Mercedes-Benz leads the constructors' championship standings, followed closely by Red Bull Racing.
- 8. The weather forecast for the race is partly cloudy with a high of 22°C, which could potentially affect tire strategy for the teams.
- 9. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is known for its challenging corners, including the high-speed Turn 3 and the tight chicane at Turns 14 and 15.
- 10. The Spanish Grand Prix is a crucial race for teams and drivers as it marks the beginning of the European leg of the F1 season and can set the tone for the rest of the championship.