The inaugural Madrid street layout promises tight corners, variable grip and a steep learning curve for the grid, with rookie Andrea Antonelli hoping to keep his early‑season momentum.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem warns that a departure by Fernando Alonso would be ‘not acceptable’ if the two‑time champion is still struggling to be competitive.
Max Verstappen topped Friday’s first practice while Charles Leclerc topped the second, setting the tone for a tightly‑fought Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
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.
Friday’s dual practice sessions in Madrid set the tone for the Spanish GP, with Red Bull and Mercedes leading the pack and teams fine‑tuning their race programmes.
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.
Mercedes reveals a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and power‑unit upgrades targeting improved down‑force and tyre performance for the Barcelona circuit.
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.
1 min read
Pitlane Press India is an independent, fan-made publication. It is unofficial and not associated in any way with Formula 1, the FIA, or the Formula One group of companies. “F1” and “Formula 1” are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, used here editorially to refer to the sport.