Formula 1 maturity certificate: The Grand Prix of Barcelona

SEBASTIAN VETTEL: The German no longer knew this feeling: for the first time this season, the Ferrari star had no chance of winning the race on his own. A realization that Vettel probably has to process first. In the constant arms race to improve the car, the Scuderia has apparently not done its homework as well as the competition, and the 30-year-old also feels that. That's why the model driver gave him the first little reprimand. “We weren’t fast enough,” said Vettel. And: “We have to understand what’s missing.”

LEWIS HAMILTON: There's nothing wrong with him at the moment, the champ is back. Hamilton had already traveled to Spain as the World Cup leader without really knowing why. Now the Brit showed his first race in Barcelona from a single cast, the defending champion presented himself as a tire whisperer and should now be eager to start a series. In this form, Hamilton is hard to stop. As long as he continues to feel comfortable in his Silver Arrow. In any case, Vettel has to be worried.

BOREDOM: It was the dreaded procession during the race. Overtaking is difficult in Barcelona, which became more than clear again on Sunday. Positions were actually only swapped in the pits; this time the fans didn't see any spectacular scenes like in previous races. It remains to be hoped that the planned aerodynamic changes for the coming season will serve their purpose.

ROMAIN GROSJEAN: Yes / Yes. This Grosjean. At the beginning of his career, the Frenchman quickly developed a reputation as a crash pilot, but then got a bit under control. But recently people have been shaking their heads about the 32-year-old in the paddock, and even in Spain he didn't really see his mistake. In addition to the scolding from Hülkenberg, there was also a penalty from the race stewards: in Monaco in two weeks, Grosjean will automatically move down three places.

SAYING OF THE WEEKEND: "I'll sleep like a baby knowing I've done my job." (Hamilton after his flawless performance on Sunday)

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Formula 1 maturity certificate: The Grand Prix of Barcelona

We review the race in Spain with five topics that are probably most on the minds of motorsport fans after this weekend.

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