Summary
The Spanish Grand Prix is set to occur from May 30 to June 1 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with the race starting at 14:00 BST on Sunday. McLaren's Lando Norris recently won his second race of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix, where a new rule demanding multiple tire changes aimed to make the race more strategic. The rule received mixed reactions due to its impact on race dynamics.
Key Facts
- The Spanish Grand Prix will take place from May 30 to June 1, with the race on June 1.
- The race venue is the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
- Live commentary and updates will be available on BBC Radio and the BBC Sport website and app.
- Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc second and Oscar Piastri third.
- A new rule at Monaco required teams to change tires more often to encourage strategic planning.
- The rule led to complaints about making it easier for teams to manipulate the race result.
- Some drivers like Alex Albon and team bosses apologized for strategies they felt led to a less entertaining race.
- Overtaking at Monaco has long been seen as difficult due to the track's layout.
