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Mansell wins at Barcelona, Ferrari waste a podium chance
In Catalunya’s first Formula 1 race, the Briton dominates in a Williams while Ferrari lose valuable points in the closing stages.
29 September 2026 1 min read 0 views
In Formula 1’s first visit to Catalunya, Nigel Mansell took victory for Williams in front of a new audience for the championship. The Spanish venue immediately became one of the key stops on the calendar.
Ferrari, meanwhile, came away frustrated. Their race fell apart at the decisive stage and a stronger result slipped away. It was another reminder that in F1, a small problem can quickly turn a promising weekend into disappointment.