2026 Spanish Grand Prix Practice Sessions: Verstappen Leads FP1, Leclerc Tops FP2
Max Verstappen topped Friday’s first practice while Charles Leclerc topped the second, setting the tone for a tightly‑fought Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
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Max Verstappen topped Friday’s first practice while Charles Leclerc topped the second, setting the tone for a tightly‑fought Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
Despite a crash in FP2, Lindblad remains upbeat about his performance at the Spanish GP.
Max Verstappen admits Red Bull are still fine‑tuning their package at the challenging Madring circuit as the team prepares for the Spanish Grand Prix.
McLaren confirmed a gearbox problem forced Norris to sit out Friday’s second free‑practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya.
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap in Friday’s second practice at Barcelona, beating Charles Leclerc and signalling a strong debut for the Red Bull junior.
As Formula 1 returns to Madrid, Carlos Sainz’s connection to the city shines through, turning the Spanish GP into a homecoming for fans and the driver alike.
George Russell set the pace in the opening practice session at the brand‑new Madring circuit, giving Mercedes an early edge ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Lando Norris admits his McLaren is not yet on par with the Mercedes pair, but believes a strong showing in Barcelona could keep his championship hopes alive.
Antonelli reflects on his maiden win at the Italian Grand Prix, a momentous achievement for the 20‑year‑old driver.
Lewis Hamilton clarified he wants a level playing field at Ferrari, not special favours over teammate Charles Leclerc.
Charles Leclerc says he ‘didn’t behave the way I should have’ after his clash with Lewis Hamilton at Monza, ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly says his pole at Monza has injected belief and motivation into Alpine as the team prepares for the Spanish GP in Barcelona.