Hamilton Sets the Pace in Spanish GP Friday Practice as F1 Qualifying Looms
Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix is well underway, with Lewis Hamilton claiming the top spot in Friday’s practice sessions. The Mercedes driver posted a 1m13.264s effort, edging out Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and McLaren’s Lando Norris. The latter had briefly led the opening session before Hamilton took control.
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly enjoyed a strong day, taking fourth place, while teammate Esteban Ocon secured ninth. The French team’s performance was bolstered by the announcement of Flavio Briatore’s return as an executive advisor. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen could only manage fifth, 0.240s off the pace, with Sergio Perez struggling in 13th.
Formula 1 Qualifying Schedule for the Spanish Grand Prix
The Spanish GP qualifying session is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 4:00pm local time (3:00pm BST). The regular Q1, Q2, and Q3 knockout format will be used to determine the starting grid.
How to Watch the Spanish GP Qualifying
In the UK, Formula 1 fans can catch the Spanish GP qualifying live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event, starting at 2:10pm BST. Additionally, live text coverage will be available on Autosport. For those who miss the live broadcast, Channel 4 will air highlights of qualifying at 6:30pm BST on Saturday evening.
Radio Coverage and Weather Forecast
Unfortunately, live radio coverage of qualifying will not be available for the Spanish Grand Prix due to clashes with Euro 2024 fixtures. As for the weather, sunshine with increasing cloud cover is forecast for Saturday afternoon, with a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and minimal chance of rain.
Stay tuned for more updates from the Spanish Grand Prix, and don’t miss the qualifying session on Saturday. Follow the latest Formula 1 news, schedule, and results on our website.
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