In the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen emerged as the winner, narrowly defeating Lando Norris. The race was defined by McLaren’s strategic decision, which almost paid off.
Norris, after securing his first pole position in three years, led the race with new soft tires. However, his start from pole position was poor, allowing George Russell to steal the lead from fourth place on the grid. Verstappen also managed to overtake Norris, pushing him into third place.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc’s fast start was interrupted when he had to brake sharply to avoid Norris. Despite this, Leclerc was unable to gain ground. Carlos Sainz, on the other hand, overtook Leclerc but went off track at Turn 1. He rejoined the track without penalty, following the rules.
In the third lap, Verstappen used his DRS advantage to regain the lead from Russell. He held his position after a brief wheel-to-wheel battle. Verstappen then built a lead of over a second over Russell, setting himself up for a comfortable victory. However, McLaren’s strategy would soon challenge Verstappen’s dominance.
Russell and Sainz were the first of the leading group to make a pit stop, switching from soft to medium tires on lap 16. Hamilton did the same on lap 17. Sainz managed to come out ahead of the Mercedes, but Hamilton quickly overtook him on lap 19 after a slight collision. Verstappen then made his pit stop on lap 18, covering the Mercedes and Sainz. He emerged well ahead of them with a quick pit stop.
Norris and Leclerc, however, continued to race on their initial soft tires, unaffected by Verstappen’s pit stop. Norris finally made his pit stop on lap 24, rejoining the race in sixth place. Leclerc did the same on the following lap, coming out in seventh place.
Norris quickly caught up to Sainz and easily overtook him. He then set his sights on Hamilton, engaging in a battle with Russell. Norris eventually secured second place by overtaking Russell. Although Verstappen had a nine-second advantage over Norris, the gap quickly decreased to less than six seconds.
With Norris closing in and threatening a faster strategy, Verstappen decided to make a pit stop for soft tires on lap 45. Norris did the same three laps later, managing to stay ahead of Russell after the pit stop. Norris now had to make up an eight-second difference if he wanted to win the race.
The gap between the two drivers gradually decreased, with Norris reducing it to 4.3 seconds with five laps remaining. On the final lap, Norris was only 2.5 seconds behind Verstappen, but the Dutchman managed to hold on and secure his seventh victory of the season with a margin of 2.2 seconds.
Verstappen’s fast start and efficient pit stop played a crucial role in Red Bull’s success. Despite McLaren’s strong performance, Verstappen’s win showcased Red Bull’s competitiveness. Norris finished in second place with the fastest lap, but expressed disappointment over the radio, acknowledging his mistake at the start.
Hamilton secured the final spot on the podium after making a pit stop for soft tires and overtaking Sainz and Russell. Russell finished in fourth place, opting for hard tires in his final stint. Leclerc settled for fifth place, highlighting Ferrari’s difficulties during the weekend. Sainz chose hard tires for his third stint and finished in sixth place.
Alpine had a good performance in Spain, with Pierre Gasly qualifying in seventh place and Esteban Ocon in eighth place. Both drivers followed similar tire strategies and finished in ninth and tenth places, respectively. Sergio Perez managed to overtake Gasly in the final stages of the race, securing eighth place for Red Bull. However, it was another disappointing weekend for Perez, who only added two points to Red Bull’s total in Spain.
Ocon’s tenth place was secure, as Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg, who was gaining ground in the final stages, received a five-second penalty for speeding in the pitlane.
Fernando Alonso finished in 12th place, while Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu finished in 13th place. Lance Stroll had a point-less weekend for Aston Martin, finishing in 14th place.
Despite bringing a significant upgrade package to Spain, Red Bull failed to score points, with Daniel Ricciardo finishing in 15th place and Yuki Tsunoda in 19th place. Valtteri Bottas finished in 16th place, ahead of Haas’ Kevin Magnussen, who received a five-second penalty for a false start.
Williams struggled with pace and balance in Spain, with Alex Albon going off track and finishing in 18th place, while Logan Sargeant finished last.
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Football star Cristiano Ronaldo is in advanced negotiations to return to the club where he began his career, Sporting Lisbon. According to sources close to the player, Ronaldo is excited about the possibility of wearing the Sporting shirt again and ending his career at the club that introduced him to the world.
At 39 years old, Ronaldo still maintains excellent physical form and remains one of the most talented and influential players in world football. His signing would be a great reinforcement for Sporting, which seeks to win titles and return to being a powerhouse in European football.
Ronaldo left Sporting in 2003 when he was signed by Manchester United. Since then, he has played for clubs like Real Madrid and Juventus, winning numerous titles and individual awards throughout his career. His return to Sporting would be a way to give back to the club that launched him to stardom and also an opportunity to end his career in style.
Although negotiations are advanced, there is still no finalized agreement between Ronaldo and Sporting. However, the parties are optimistic, and it is believed that the transfer will be official soon. Sporting fans are eager to see their idol back on the field again, and the expectation is that his signing will bring good results for the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo is known not only for his talent on the field but also for his philanthropic work and his example of dedication and discipline. His return to Sporting would be a special moment for fans and the club, who could count on the presence of one of the greatest players in the history of football.
With Ronaldo’s imminent transfer to Sporting, the club hopes to attract even more attention from the media and sponsors. Additionally, the presence of the star on the field would certainly increase the number of fans in the stadiums and boost the sale of licensed products. Ronaldo’s return to Sporting promises to be a milestone in the history of the club and Portuguese football.
We eagerly await the outcome of the negotiations and the official confirmation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Sporting Lisbon. The fans are excited and hope that the announcement will be made soon, so they can celebrate the return of their idol and dream of great achievements for the club. Ronaldo’s return to Sporting is news that will certainly shake up the football world and we are eager to see the superstar in action again.
