Who remembers Pastor Maldonado's incredible win for Williams? Relive some of the best feelgood moments from past races in Spain, including Kimi Raikkonen revealing a softer side and making a young fan's day, and Fernando Alonso doing likewise thanks to the power of social media.
Then delving further back in the archives, how about Mansell's duel with Senna here from 1991 complete with fantastic commentary from the late Murray Walker? Throw in Alonso making the fans go wild with a home victory, and the top five feelgood moments are sure to make you smile before this weekend's race in Barcelona.
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