Formula One is about to kick off its European season with the forthcoming venue, the Catalunya race track. As usual, the popular test circuit might turn into a festival of introduction of new development parts. The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the oldest races on the calendar, celebrating its centenary in 2013 and holding a regular slot on the Formula One World Championship schedule since 1968 at a variety of venues. History The Spanish Grand Prix has a long history. The first ever event which bore this name was the 1913 race. It was, however, not actually run to the GP formula of the day, but to touring car rules. It took place at Guadarrama and was won by the Rolls-Royce team. Between...
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