Preview: 2004 Spanish Grand Prix - Round 5 of 18

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Strategy

Barcelona is an ultra smooth track with a long pit lane. Because passing is so difficult on this track it is likely that teams will try to be flexible with their strategies. A lucky qualifying position will see a good driver in a slow car hold up much faster cars throughout the early part of the race. Being forced to follow cars in front can put much more stress on components and the number of retirements can be quite high. Tires take a battering through the long corners here so a two or three stop strategy is often the case. Both tire companies have tested extensively here and it seems likely that Michelin and Bridgestone will match each other for pace again this weekend. Qualifying is more important than at many tracks so variations of the Williams and Ferrari light qualifying — two stopping strategy may be seen.

Standings

The standings page will be updated in each race preview with the latest results. Click on this link to jump to the new page window that contains the 2004 F1 Driver's Championship Standings and 2004 F1 Constructor's Championship Standings.

The Teams

This section will be updated in each race preview with the latest news and tidbits regarding the 2004 F1 Teams and their drivers. Click on a link below to jump to the latest team report in a new page window.

Alex's 2004 Spanish Grand Prix Predictions

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