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  Spanish Grand Prix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Spanish Grand Prix (Gran Premio de España) is a Formula One race currently held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain as part of the annual Formula One championship season.
The very first Spanish Grand Prix in 1913 was not actually run to the Grand Prix formula of the day, but to touring car rules, taking place on a 300-kilometre road circuit at Guadarrama, near Madrid, on the road to Valladolid.
The 1990 Spanish Grand Prix was the last in Jerez (although Jerez did stage the European Grand Prix in 1994 and 1997).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spanish_Grand_Prix   (652 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Circuits > Barcelona (Circuit de Catalunya)
The outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 ended the racing and it was not until 1946 that another race was held on the streets of Barcelona, on a 3.9 mile circuit called Pedralbes.
It was not until 1966 that the Catalans revived the old Montjuich Park circuit, as a response to the construction of the Jarama circuit near Madrid.
Jarama hosted the Grand Prix that year but an agreement was reached for Montjuich to hold the race in 1969.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/cir-010.html   (965 words)

  
 Spanish Grand Prix Tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Inaugurated two weeks before its first Formula 1 Grand Prix, September 1991, the Catalunya circuit has proved to be one of the best-designed circuits of the recent era; it is well-liked by most drivers and so has retained the privilege of hosting the Spanish Grand Prix ever since.
Spanish Grand Prix Tickets are to be paid for within the period of payment printed on the invoice.
In the case that a particular category of Spanish Grand Prix Tickets is sold out, gpticketshop.com has the right to provide tickets of a similar category.
www.saunalahti.fi /~forumf1/tickets/Spanish-Grand-Prix-Tickets.php   (299 words)

  
 Naharnet Newsdesk - Raikkonen Wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix, Alonso 2nd
Kimi Raikkonen of McLaren-Mercedes won the Spanish Grand Prix from the pole on Sunday, claiming his third career Formula One victory and ruining the day for a 115,000 sellout that hoped to see a victory for Spain's Fernando Alonso in a Renault.
His last victory was in the Japanese Grand Prix, the penultimate race of last season.
Spanish King Juan Carlos has called Alonso by phone after each of his three wins this season, and his victory in Hungary.
www.naharnet.com /domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/story/F4D90C7D6589FB5BC2256FFC002D0F1A?OpenDocument   (752 words)

  
 The Spanish Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
In 1921 there were two different circuits used in the region: the Real Moto Club de Catalunya organized the Armangue Trophy for cyclecars on At the same time the Penya Rhin Grand Prix was organized on a nine-mile circuit formed by the roads around Vilafranca in the hills behind Sitges.
It took 10 months Unfortunately the funding of the construction proved to be its downfall and the circuit, with its curious dog-leg coming off the banking at one end, was closed soon afterwards although it is still there today, cracked and overgrown.
The outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 ended the racing and it was not until 1946 that another race Three years later Pedralbes hosted another Grand Prix race but the Le Mans disaster of 1955 meant stricter safety rules and Pedralbes faded into history.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~mrc/circuits/Spain   (467 words)

  
 Spanish Formula One Grand Prix
The first Spanish Grand Prix to be staged there was in September 1991 and the event proved a fantastic success when Nigel Mansell just beat Ayrton Senna on the final straight.
McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen dominated the 2005 Spanish Grand Prix, beating local hero Fernando Alonso by 27.6 seconds but 2nd place consolidated Alonso's position as overall leader of this season's driver's championship in front of 115,000 fans.
At the 2005 Spanish Grand Prix there was a capacity crowd of over 100,000 cheering on Fernando Alonso.
www.spanish-fiestas.com /grand-prix   (488 words)

  
 Spanish Grand Prix 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Mika Hakkinen suffered heartbreak in the 2001 Spanish Grand Prix when his McLaren ground to a halt on the final lap of the race handing victory to Michael Schumacher.
Williams new boy Juan Pablo Montoya drove a great race to post his first grand prix finish in second ahead of BAR's Jacques Villeneuve who created history by scoring the team's first podium finish in it's three-year history.
The former Spanish GP winner paid tribute to the team who have worked so hard in order to achieve today's result.
www.indiacar.com /nfs/spain_gp   (401 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Races > 1975 Results > Spanish GP
Two weeks after the South African Grand Prix Tom Pryce won the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch, showing the pace of the new Shadow DN5 but a month later Niki Lauda was the winner of the International Trophy at Silverstone in the new Ferrari 312T.
There was controversy from the start of the meeting because the Grand Prix Drivers Association was unhappy with the state of the barriers, which were not properly bolted together, and they went on strike.
As the race was stopped early half points were awarded, Jochen Mass thus becoming the first winner of "half" a Grand Prix.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/rr254.html   (756 words)

  
 2005 Spanish Grand Prix
After many hours of trial BAR Honda had been confronted with a very tough punishment after the 2005 San Marino Grand Prix after the F.I.A. had gone onto the appeal on the Imola stewards´decision.
While Pedro de la Rosa was commentating for the Spanish television Kimi Raikkonen was running away with the race in the style of Clark, Stewart and Senna.
Some days before the 2005 Spanish Grand Prix former Formula One driver John Love had died of cancer in Zimbabwe, the former Rhodesia.
www.research-racing.de /gp05-5-1.htm   (800 words)

  
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 ABC News: Raikkonen Wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The German's last victory was in the Japanese Grand Prix, the next-to-last race of last season.
Schumacher, who had won the last four Spanish Grand Prix races, hinted his chances this season were fading quickly.
The Spanish king has called Alonso by phone after each of his three wins this season, and his victory in Hungary two years ago.
abcnews.go.com /Sports/wireStory?id=738996&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312   (432 words)

  
 Raikkonen Captures Spanish Grand Prix
Kimi Raikkonen led all the way in winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona yesterday, denying Fernando Alonso a fourth straight victory before a home crowd of 115,000 that included King Juan Carlos.
His last victory was in the Japanese Grand Prix, the next-to-last race of last season.
Barcelona closed in on its first Spanish league title since 1999 by beating defending champion Valencia, 2-0.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/08/AR2005050800983_pf.html   (797 words)

  
 Motorspor.com - haber - Jordan F1-Spanish Grand Prix, Catalunya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Following an encouraging start of the season for Jordan Grand Prix where both cars proved to be very reliable with only one retirement in four races, the team is eager to race on the Spanish Circuit de Catalunya.
Although the track is familiar to the three drivers from experience before entering F1 and from winter testing, it still remains a challenge for them and the car due to the mix of high and low-speed corners and an abrasive and bumpy surface.
Since the San Marino Grand Prix, a two-day test was conducted from 27 to 28 April at Silverstone with Narain Karthikeyan, Tiago Monteiro and Nicky Pastorelli, Jordan Grand Prix test driver, sharing driving duties.
www.motorspor.com /haberler/dsp_print.cfm?haber_id=1737   (545 words)

  
 Spanish Grand Prix confirmed to 2011   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya will host the Spanish Grand Prix until 2011, subject to local legislation against tobacco advertising, Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.
India is also negotiating for a Grand Prix.
Asked whether there was a real danger that Europe could be without Grands Prix as a result of the EU legislation, Ecclestone said it was too early to say.
www.rediff.com /sports/2004/may/08spain.htm   (395 words)

  
 Spanish Grand Prix tickets, Spanish Grand Prix ticket broker
Spanish Grand Prix tickets are now available for purchase.
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We are not Ticketmaster or the official Spanish Grand Prix box office nor are we affiliated with Spanish Grand Prix, or any professional sporting organization, performer, or venue.
www.teamonetickets.com /event-tickets.html?e=4721   (231 words)

  
 Spanish Grand Prix
As for the last three Grand Prix's, the grid for the Spanish Grand Prix features the two McLarens and the Ferrari of M.Schumacher in the first three places, after today's single Qualifying Session.
Completing the top six are the two Benettons of Fisichella and Wurz, followed by the second Ferrari of Irvine.
For the third of this year's five races, the McLarens took the first two podium places in today's Spanish Grand Prix.
web.ukonline.co.uk /Members/simon.wakefield/ferrari/spain/spanish.htm   (1213 words)

  
 itv.com/f1
The Spanish Grand Prix has had a rather nomadic existence during its lifetime, taking in Pedralbes and Montjuich Park in Barcelona, Madrid’s Jarama and Jerez.
Barcelona is the most popular venue for testing throughout the winter months, so all the drivers know the track better than any other circuit on the calendar.
The race's future has been given an added boost in recent years by the emergence of Fernando Alonso, who became Spain’s first grand prix winner in 2003.
www.itv-f1.com /Calendar.aspx?id=5   (236 words)

  
 Tata Group | Media releases | Spanish Grand Prix race
There was mixed fortune for Jordan Grand Prix drivers in the second qualifying this morning.
As for the race,both drivers were satisfied to finish today’s 66-lap Spanish Grand Prix in 12th and 13th positions, giving them more valuable race experience and mileage.
The drivers are encouraged by the recent improvements made to the car and are going now to prepare, physically but also more particularly mentally, for the special challenge that Monaco will present in two weeks time.
www.tata.com /0_about_us/brand_ambassadors/releases/20050508.htm   (373 words)

  
 Castrol Motor Oil and Lubricants - Spanish Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
The crowds are just as enthusiastic about the 125cc and 250cc classes, where Spanish riders feature strongly; and the atmosphere builds up – boosted by deafening firework displays – as the main MotoGP race approaches.
A good chance of sunny weather in a scenic location, in the rolling sherry country between the historic cities of Seville and Cadiz, the Spanish GP is not only an important race, but also one of the most enjoyable of the year.
It’s difficult to be fast on the infield after the back straight up to the last corner, but good balance and good rhythm make a fast lap.
www.castrol.com /castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9000038&contentId=7000105   (447 words)

  
 Schumacher wins Spanish Grand Prix
World champion Michael Schumacher has celebrated his 200th grand prix in Spain with a fifth win in a row to equal Formula One's record start to a season.
Ferrari have now won the last eight races and Schumacher has equalled Briton Nigel Mansell's 1992 achievement for Williams in winning the first five grands prix of the year.
Hopes of first corner excitement, with Schumacher on pole alongside Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya after they clashed on the first lap of the last race, dissipated as Trulli seized his moment.
in.rediff.com /sports/2004/may/09f11.htm   (508 words)

  
 Raikkonen Wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Kimi Raikkonen led all the way in capturing the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, denying Fernando Alonso a fourth straight victory in race before a home crowd of 115,000.
It was the second time in the last three races Ferrari has failed to score a point.
The field was cut from 20 drivers to 18 when BAR-Honda was banned for two races on Thursday when the sport's governing body ruled Jenson Button's car was underweight and raced illegally at last month's San Marino GP.
www.softcom.net /webnews/wed/bv/Acar-f1-spanish-gp.Rm-v_Fy8.html   (483 words)

  
 Spanish Grand Prix report & results
After abandoning the Grand Prix of Imola with a gearbox failure, Mika Hakkinen hit the top again in the Spanish Grand Prix.
He sorted the best out of his McLaren with a good setup, and took pole position over 7/10s of a seconds faster than team mate David Coulthard.
After the incident on the first lap, there was no chance in getting some points, although I managed to overtake quite a few throughout the race.
home.online.no /~terjekj/trs/williams/spanish.html   (555 words)

  
 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix Tour Itinerary
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Arrive and be greeted by the Grand Prix Club staff at the International Airport in Barcelona.
Breakfast and then off on our private coach to the Grand Prix.
www.thegrandprixclub.com /Formula_1/Spain_itinerary.htm   (302 words)

  
 Formule Passion ---- Spanish Grand Prix
At the end of the straight line, the Elf curve.
The circuit of Catalunya became rather late the place for the Spanish Grand Prix, in 1991.
Before, the race competed, between 1951 and 1990, in Pedralbes, Jarama, Montjuich, and Jerez, who also acccomodated the European Grand Prix.
perso.wanadoo.fr /formulepassion/_en/Circuits_en/Espagne_en.htm   (55 words)

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