P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There was even more going on at F1’s Spanish GP than two big narratives (one pre-race and one in-race) would suggest. Here’s what we learned at Barcelona
The impact of F1’s tighter controls on flexing front wings was not as game-changing as initially expected, with little difference in competitive order seen at the Spanish Grand Prix. McLaren remained on top, Red Bull posed a threat, and Ferrari and Mercedes fought for third place as usual. The new rules had minimal impact on performance, with teams like McLaren and Red Bull downplaying any loss in speed due to the changes.
Ferrari admitted that the shift in performance was minimal, and claims of drastically changing the grid based on these adjustments were exaggerated. McLaren’s rivals were urged to focus on other areas to address their deficits rather than blame the new regulations. Max Verstappen faced criticism for a collision with George Russell, initially showing little remorse but later admitting his mistake – a rare move for him. The incident highlighted Verstappen’s tendency to react impulsively under pressure, leading to renewed scrutiny of his on-track behavior.
