Nigel Mansell wins inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya

On September 29, 1991, Nigel Mansell won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya. Driving for Williams, Mansell secured the victory on a damp track after a notable wheel-to-wheel battle with Ayrton Senna. Alain Prost finished second in his final podium appearance as a Ferrari driver, followed by Riccardo Patrese.

Other historical Formula 1 events occurring on this date include the 2002 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, where Rubens Barrichello defeated Michael Schumacher by 0.011 seconds following a controversial Ferrari formation finish attempt. Additionally, in 2019, Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, marking a Mercedes victory after Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel retired due to power-unit issues.