Spanish Grand Prix 2014 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton claimed his fourth consecutive victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, leading another Mercedes one-two ahead of Nico Rosberg with Daniel Ricciardo third. Starting from pole, Hamilton dominated proceedings at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, demonstrating complete mastery over both his teammate and the rest of the field. Ricciardo's podium for Red Bull showed the Milton Keynes team was finding their feet with the new regulations, though still far from their previous dominance.

The race highlighted Hamilton's growing command of the 2014 season, as he pulled away from Rosberg to secure a comfortable victory. Mercedes' superiority was so complete that they could afford to let their drivers race without team orders, confident both would finish ahead of their rivals. Vettel's fastest lap suggested Red Bull had underlying pace, but reliability and overall performance deficits kept them from challenging for victories.

Hamilton's Spanish triumph extended his winning streak to four races and gave him a commanding championship lead over Rosberg. The victory at Barcelona, traditionally a test of all-around car performance, confirmed Mercedes' technical excellence across all performance parameters. For Hamilton, the streak represented his best-ever start to a season and established him as the clear championship favorite.