Lando Norris topped the timesheets in the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, setting an impressive pace with a lap time of 1:14.228. This session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya highlighted the competitiveness of the McLaren driver and set the stage for an exciting weekend of racing.
Max Verstappen was a close second, trailing Norris by just 0.024 seconds. The Red Bull driver completed his best lap in 1:14.252, demonstrating the team’s strong form and competitive edge.
Carlos Sainz secured third place for Ferrari, posting a time of 1:14.572, 0.344 seconds behind Norris. Sainz’s performance indicated Ferrari’s potential to challenge at the front of the grid this weekend.
George Russell was fourth for Mercedes, with a time of 1:14.614, just 0.042 seconds behind Sainz. Russell’s solid run reinforced Mercedes’ presence in the top tier, aiming for a strong showing in the race.
Sergio Pérez, Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull, finished fifth, clocking in at 1:14.692. Pérez will be looking to close the gap to his teammate and the leaders as the weekend progresses.
Oscar Piastri showcased McLaren’s strength by securing sixth place with a time of 1:14.867. The young driver continues to impress in his debut season, adding valuable points to the team’s efforts.
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, was seventh for Mercedes with a lap time of 1:14.911. Hamilton’s experience will be crucial as the team works on optimizing their setup for the race.
Esteban Ocon of Alpine finished eighth, posting a time of 1:15.086. Ocon’s performance suggests that Alpine could be a contender for points in the race.
Fernando Alonso, driving for Aston Martin, secured ninth place with a time of 1:15.222. The local favorite will be aiming to move up the order in front of his home crowd.
Alex Albon rounded out the top ten for Williams with a time of 1:15.417. Albon’s performance indicates a strong start for Williams as they look to capitalize on any opportunities during the race.
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished just outside the top ten in eleventh place with a time of 1:15.434, followed by Valtteri Bottas of Sauber in twelfth with a time of 1:15.472. Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll completed the next spots, driving for Alpine and Aston Martin, respectively.
Daniel Ricciardo, in his return to Red Bull, finished fifteenth with a time of 1:15.580. Zhou Guanyu, Kevin Magnussen, Logan Sargeant, Oliver Bearman, and Yuki Tsunoda rounded out the rest of the field, with Tsunoda finishing twentieth.
The first practice session highlighted the close competition among the top teams, with Norris leading the charge. As teams continue to fine-tune their setups, the stage is set for an exciting qualifying session and race ahead.
Cla | Driver | Team | Laps | Time
1 | L. Norris | MCLAREN | 27 | 1’14.228
2 | M. Verstappen | RED BULL RACING | 27 | +0.024 1’14.252
3 | C. Sainz | FERRARI | 31 | +0.344 1’14.572
4 | G. Russell | MERCEDES | 31 | +0.386 1’14.614
5 | S. Perez | RED BULL RACING | 28 | +0.464 1’14.692
6 | O. Piastri | MCLAREN | 29 | +0.639 1’14.867
7 | L. Hamilton | MERCEDES | 28 | +0.683 1’14.911
8 | E. Ocon | ALPINE | 30 | +0.858 1’15.086
9 | F. Alonso | ASTON MARTIN RACING | 26 | +0.994 1’15.222
10 | A. Albon | WILLIAMS | 25 | +1.189 1’15.417
11 | C. Leclerc | FERRARI | 26 | +1.206 1’15.434
12 | V. Bottas | SAUBER | 24 | +1.244 1’15.472
13 | P. Gasly | ALPINE | 21 | +1.256 1’15.484
14 | L. Stroll | ASTON MARTIN RACING | 28 | +1.284 1’15.512
15 | D. Ricciardo | RB | 30 | +1.352 1’15.580
16 | Z. Guanyu | SAUBER | 24 | +1.388 1’15.616
17 | K. Magnussen | HAAS F1 TEAM | 30 | +1.416 1’15.644
18 | L. Sargeant | WILLIAMS | 25 | +1.524 1’15.752
19 | O. Bearman | HAAS F1 TEAM | 29 | +1.637 1’15.865
20 | Y. Tsunoda | RB | 21 | +1.688 1’15.916
