Spanish Grand Prix 2010 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Mark Webber delivered a commanding performance to win the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, converting pole position into his first victory of the season and moving into championship contention. The Australian controlled the race from start to finish, holding off intense pressure from Fernando Alonso's Ferrari to claim a crucial win that demonstrated Red Bull's ability to finally convert their pace advantage into reliable results on F1's ultimate test track.

Webber's pole lap of 1:19.995 gave him the ideal starting position at a circuit where qualifying is crucial due to the difficulty of overtaking. The Australian made a perfect start and led every lap, managing his tires expertly in the Spanish sunshine while keeping Alonso at bay throughout the 66 laps. The Spanish crowd roared Alonso on as the Ferrari driver pushed Webber hard, but the Red Bull RB6's superior aerodynamics proved decisive at Barcelona, a track that serves as the benchmark for car development due to its variety of corner types. Vettel completed the podium in third place after starting second, ensuring Red Bull scored maximum points and sending a clear message that their reliability issues were being addressed.

Alonso's second place was a strong result for Ferrari at his home race, demonstrating brilliant racecraft as he extracted maximum performance from the F10. Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap but could only manage fourth after struggling for pace, while Button finished fifth for McLaren. The race marked a turning point in Red Bull's season - Webber's victory was their first trouble-free weekend where pace converted to results. The Australian's win moved him to the top of the championship standings, ahead of Button, Alonso, and Hamilton, with five different leaders through five races epitomizing the season's unpredictability. The close championship battle suggested 2010 would deliver drama until the very end.