Spanish Grand Prix 1995 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michael Schumacher delivered a statement victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, leading home teammate Johnny Herbert for a Benetton one-two finish that reasserted his championship credentials. Starting from pole position at the Circuit de Catalunya, Schumacher controlled the race from the front while Herbert fended off Gerhard Berger's Ferrari to secure Benetton's first one-two finish of the season.

The result was a crushing blow to Damon Hill's championship hopes, as the Williams driver could only finish fifth after struggling with setup issues all weekend. Hill's teammate David Coulthard retired with hydraulic failure while running competitively, leaving Williams empty-handed in Spain. Schumacher's victory, combined with Hill's poor result, extended the German's championship lead to 17 points and raised questions about whether Williams had the consistency to mount a sustained challenge.

Herbert's second place was a vital result for Benetton's constructors' championship aspirations, proving he could deliver points when the car was competitive. Berger's third place for Ferrari demonstrated the Scuderia's improving form, while the race highlighted the close competition between the top three teams. The Spanish Grand Prix marked Schumacher's return to form after his difficult weekend at Imola, and his dominance in Barcelona suggested he would be difficult to dethrone.