Spanish Grand Prix 1993 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost claimed his third victory of the season at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya, extending his championship lead with another masterful display of controlled aggression that left his rivals powerless to respond. The Frenchman dominated qualifying and the race itself, utilizing the Williams FW15C's active suspension and traction control systems to perfection on the technical Spanish circuit. Ayrton Senna fought valiantly for second place in the McLaren-Ford, extracting every ounce of performance from his inferior machinery to stay ahead of the charging Michael Schumacher in third.

The race saw Prost manage the 65-lap distance with characteristic precision, maintaining a comfortable gap to Senna while preserving his tires and managing fuel consumption. Behind the leading pair, Schumacher delivered another strong performance for Benetton, confirming his status as the best of the rest behind the Williams and McLaren packages. The German's consistency was becoming a hallmark of his driving, regularly finishing on the podium and scoring crucial championship points that kept him in mathematical contention.

Prost's Spanish victory was his third in five races, establishing a commanding 20-point lead over Senna in the championship standings. The result demonstrated that while Senna could beat Williams in exceptional circumstances like wet weather at Donington, Prost had the superior package for the majority of race weekends. The win also highlighted the intense rivalry developing between the two former McLaren teammates, with Prost driving with the calm authority of a four-time champion while Senna pushed his McLaren beyond its natural limits in pursuit of victories.