Spanish Grand Prix 1992 - Race Schedule and Countdown
Spanish Grand Prix
Montmeló • Spain
May 3, 1992 2:00 PM
Race Results
Race Summary
Nigel Mansell extended his remarkable winning streak to four consecutive victories at the Spanish Grand Prix, breaking the record he had shared with Jim Clark and Ayrton Senna and establishing new standards of early-season dominance. The Englishman delivered another flawless performance at Catalunya, converting pole position into victory with mechanical precision. Mansell's perfect start to the season had the paddock wondering if anyone could stop the Williams steamroller.
Michael Schumacher finished second for Benetton, his best result of the season to date, demonstrating the young German's growing confidence and ability to extract maximum performance from his car. Schumacher's pace suggested he could win races if given competitive machinery, marking him as a future championship contender. Jean Alesi claimed third place for Ferrari, providing some encouragement for the struggling Scuderia with an aggressive drive that delighted the Italian fans.
The race was notable for Riccardo Patrese's retirement while running second, denying Williams yet another one-two finish. Mansell's fourth consecutive victory from pole position underlined his complete mastery of the FW14B and sent shockwaves through the championship. With a perfect 40 points from four races, the title already appeared to be Mansell's to lose.