Spanish Grand Prix 2013 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Fernando Alonso produced a masterclass at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, claiming Ferrari's second victory of the season in front of their passionate home crowd. Despite starting from fifth after Rosberg's pole, Alonso drove brilliantly to defeat the Lotus duo of Raikkonen and his teammate Felipe Massa, who secured Ferrari's first double podium of 2013. The victory was built on aggressive tire strategy and Alonso's exceptional racecraft through Barcelona's demanding corners.

The race proved challenging for tire management with the hot Spanish sun increasing degradation rates significantly. Alonso's ability to push hard while preserving his tires proved decisive, allowing him to jump ahead during the pit stop sequences. Raikkonen's second place continued his remarkable consistency with a fifth podium from five races, while Massa's third place provided a welcome boost for the Brazilian who had struggled to match his teammate's pace in earlier rounds.

The Spanish victory was particularly emotional for Ferrari and their fans, marking a home triumph that energized the team's championship challenge. Alonso's win put him right in contention for the title and demonstrated Ferrari's ability to compete at tracks where Red Bull didn't have an overwhelming advantage. The result set up what appeared to be a fascinating multi-team championship battle, though Red Bull's impending dominance would soon render such optimism premature.