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McLaren driver Lando Norris led opening Formula 1 practice at the Spanish GP, the 60-minute session offering an early promise of a competitive Barcelona weekend
McLaren driver Lando Norris led opening Formula 1 practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, showing early promise for a competitive weekend. Reigning champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull set the pace on the hard tire but was closely followed by Mercedes’ George Russell. Norris ultimately topped the session by a slim margin, indicating strong performance. Both McLaren and Mercedes showed no new updates, suggesting Red Bull’s upgrades may not have fully restored dominance. Ferrari also brought upgrades, with Carlos Sainz impressing on the medium tires. The session was briefly red-flagged due to debris on the track from Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin.
