George Russell set the pace in the first practice session of the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, edging out Oscar Piastri and the rest of the field. The Mercedes driver's strong performance comes as Ferrari revealed upgrades to their car, which they hope will give them an edge in the coming races.

The upgrades, which were announced by Ferrari, are expected to be a key factor in the team's strategy to close the gap to the front-runners. Meanwhile, Russell's performance will give the Mercedes team confidence ahead of the weekend's qualifying and racing.

The Barcelona-Catalunya GP is set to be a closely contested event, with several teams vying for the top spot. Fans in India can catch all the action live on FanCode, with the first practice session taking place on [insert time].

Source: Sky Sports