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Gear up for the Spanish Grand Prix with Formula 1 Today’s comprehensive preview. Our experts analyze the key storylines, from Alpine’s engine troubles to the new super licence rule, and share insights on the teams’ chances at the Circuit de Catalunya. Don’t miss this essential read for any Formula 1 enthusiast.

Alpine’s dismal start to the 2024 F1 season continues, with Pierre Gasly and the team bracing for a tough road ahead. Despite securing their first double points finish in Canada, the team remains in eighth place in the constructors’ championship, trailing the dominant Red Bull outfit.

1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is determined to promote Formula 2 rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli to the team’s main Formula 1 lineup, potentially as early as 2025. Villeneuve’s claims have fueled speculation about Mercedes’ future driver plans, with Antonelli emerging as a prime candidate to partner George Russell.

Williams driver Alex Albon is optimistic that the upcoming shift to the Mercedes power unit in 2026 will provide his team with a competitive edge over its rivals. Albon believes Mercedes’ expertise in engine development, which proved crucial in the previous regulation changes, could help Williams climb back towards the front of the grid.