P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s Lando Norris opened Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix weekend atop the timesheets after leading the way during first practice. Norris, fresh from victory in Monaco five days ago, posted a time of 1:13.718s in hot and sunny conditions at the high-speed Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Norris’ time put him a sizeable 0.367s clear of reigning […]
McLaren’s Lando Norris set the pace in the first practice session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, with a fastest time of 1:13.718s.
Norris was 0.367s ahead of Max Verstappen, the reigning World Champion, who has dominated the Spanish Grand Prix in recent years.
This session marked the first on-track action since the stricter deflection stress tests on front wings came into effect at the start of the season.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc followed Norris in third and fourth, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri rounded out the top five.
Racing Bulls continued their strong performance as Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar finished sixth and eighth, while Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly completed the top 10.
The session also saw Haas reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa return for his second planned outing, finishing 17th, and F2 driver Victor Martins making his F1 weekend debut in 19th place.
