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2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Barcelona Dry race, 23°C at the start

3.3 /10

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Final score, updated 25 Oct 2026

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Verdict

The 2023 Spanish Grand Prix produced a largely routine and processional affair, offering little in the way of high-stakes drama or tension at the front. While a revised circuit layout helped facilitate steady passing moves further down the order, tyre management took precedence over wheel-to-wheel battles across much of the field. Threatening clouds created brief strategy intrigue early on, but the running quickly settled into a predictable rhythm with minimal disruption. Unless you are looking for a calm study in race execution and tyre management, this is one you can comfortably skip.

Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 37 +91%
Overtakes (total) 85 +102%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 81.5 +174%
Interruptions 0 -100%
Retirements 0 -100%
Winning Margin 24.1s +180%
Podium Gap 8.3s Avg
Strategy Variety 4 +45%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 2.1 +11%
Teams in Top 5 3 -16%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 0.5 ±0.4
Late Drama 1.8 ±0.2
Unpredictability 2.2 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 5.5
Stakes 4.0

Race weather

No rain was measured at the track during the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.

Dry measured at the track

23°C At the start

Race

  1. 14:00 Dry at the track 22°C Rain at the track 0 min
  2. 15:00 Partly cloudy 23°C Rain at the track 0 min
  3. 16:00 Partly cloudy 22°C Rain at the track 0 min
  4. 17:00 Overcast 23°C –

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2023 Spanish Grand Prix produced a largely routine and processional affair, offering little in the way of high-stakes drama or tension at the front. While a revised circuit layout helped facilitate steady passing moves further down the order, tyre management took precedence over wheel-to-wheel battles across much of the field. Threatening clouds created brief strategy intrigue early on, but the running quickly settled into a predictable rhythm with minimal disruption. Unless you are looking for a calm study in race execution and tyre management, this is one you can comfortably skip.

What was the score for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix?

The 2023 Spanish Grand Prix scored 3.3/10. The score combines timing data, such as overtakes, interruptions and tyre strategy, with a review of how the race played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix?

No, the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix was dry. Temperature at lights out: 23 °C.

Detailed analysis

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Ai Assessment

2.9

Max Verstappen dominated from lights to flag to claim a grand chelem, leaving little tension at the head of the field. While Mercedes displayed strong race pace to secure a double podium, the overall race flow lacked sustained drama at the front, resulting in a low rating.

Rain Factor

0.0

The race took place in completely dry conditions at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Rain played no part in the outcome, leaving track conditions consistent throughout.

Tyre strategies

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  • Soft
  • Medium
  • Hard

66 laps

  1. 1 Verstappen Medium, laps 1–26 (26 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 27–52 (26 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 53–66 (14 laps, used tyres)
  2. 2 Hamilton Soft, laps 1–24 (24 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 25–50 (26 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 51–66 (16 laps, used tyres)
  3. 3 Russell Soft, laps 1–25 (25 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 26–45 (20 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 46–66 (21 laps, used tyres)
  4. 4 Perez Medium, laps 1–27 (27 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 28–50 (23 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 51–66 (16 laps, new tyres)
  5. 5 Sainz Soft, laps 1–15 (15 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 16–41 (26 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 42–66 (25 laps, new tyres)
  6. 6 Stroll Soft, laps 1–14 (14 laps, used tyres); Soft, laps 15–34 (20 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 35–66 (32 laps, new tyres)
  7. 7 Alonso Soft, laps 1–19 (19 laps, used tyres); Soft, laps 20–44 (25 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 45–66 (22 laps, new tyres)
  8. 8 Ocon Soft, laps 1–13 (13 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 14–35 (22 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 36–66 (31 laps, new tyres)
  9. 9 Zhou Soft, laps 1–9 (9 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 10–36 (27 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 37–66 (30 laps, new tyres)
  10. 10 Gasly Soft, laps 1–19 (19 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 20–39 (20 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 40–66 (27 laps, new tyres)
  11. 11 Leclerc Hard, laps 1–16 (16 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 17–41 (25 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 42–66 (25 laps, new tyres)
  12. 12 Tsunoda Soft, laps 1–10 (10 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 11–34 (24 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 35–66 (32 laps, new tyres)
  13. 13 Piastri Soft, laps 1–17 (17 laps, used tyres); Hard, laps 18–39 (22 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 40–65 (26 laps, new tyres)
  14. 14 De Vries Soft, laps 1–9 (9 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 10–38 (29 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 39–65 (27 laps, new tyres)
  15. 15 Hulkenberg Soft, laps 1–8 (8 laps, used tyres); Medium, laps 9–26 (18 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 27–43 (17 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 44–65 (22 laps, new tyres)
  16. 16 Albon Soft, laps 1–16 (16 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 17–37 (21 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 38–65 (28 laps, new tyres)
  17. 17 Norris Soft, laps 1–1 (1 lap, used tyres); Hard, laps 2–22 (21 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 23–50 (28 laps, new tyres); Soft, laps 51–65 (15 laps, new tyres)
  18. 18 Magnussen Soft, laps 1–10 (10 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 11–24 (14 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 25–42 (18 laps, new tyres); Medium, laps 43–65 (23 laps, new tyres)
  19. 19 Bottas Soft, laps 1–5 (5 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 6–39 (34 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 40–65 (26 laps, new tyres)
  20. 20 Sargeant Medium, laps 1–17 (17 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 18–36 (19 laps, new tyres); Hard, laps 37–65 (29 laps, new tyres)

Results and standings

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Driver results

Pos Driver
1
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
2
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
3
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
4
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
5
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
6
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
7
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
8
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
9
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / Finished
10
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
11
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
12
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / Finished
13
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
14
Nyck DE VRIES
AlphaTauri / Finished
15
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
16
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
17
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
18
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
19
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / Finished
20
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished

Driver standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
170 5
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
117 2
3
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
99 0
4
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
87 0
5
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
65 0
6
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
58 0
7
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
42 0
8
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
35 0
9
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
25 0
10
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
15 0
11
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
12 0
12
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
6 0
13
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
5 0
14
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
4 0
15
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
4 0
16
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
2 0
17
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
2 0
18
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
1 0
19
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0
20
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
0 0

Constructor standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
287 7
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
152 0
3
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
134 0
4
Ferrari
Ferrari
100 0
5
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
40 0
6
McLaren
McLaren
17 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
8 0
8
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
8 0
9
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
2 0
10
Williams
Williams
1 0

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