8 memorable moments from past Grands Prix in Barcelona

Over 35 years, the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has delivered legendary racing moments, from Michael Schumacher's first Ferrari win to Max Verstappen's breakthrough victory. However, the circuit is equally famous for its off-track viral stories. Memorable highlights include Lewis Hamilton meeting his doppelganger 'Lewisn't' in 2024, Pastor Maldonado's shock 2012 win for Williams, and the heartbreaking 2001 moment when Mika Hakkinen's car failed on the final lap, leading to a famous hitchhike on David Coulthard's car. Other iconic fan moments feature Kimi Raikkonen comforting an inconsolable young Ferrari supporter, Fernando Alonso hosting a young fan in his paddock, and Carlos Sainz signing a baby's onesie. Finally, the track has seen amusing incidents like Charles Leclerc forgetting where to park after taking pole position in 2022, and the radio mishap where Carlos Sainz was hilariously addressed as 'Darren' by his engineer.