In a statement performance, McLaren’s Lando Norris stormed to the top of the timesheets in the first free practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz rounded out the top three, showcasing the competitive edge of the leading teams. With Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez also delivering strong showings, the stage is set for an enthralling qualifying battle later today.
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Lando Norris made a strong start to the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, topping the timesheets in the opening practice session. The British driver edged out championship leader Max Verstappen, setting the fastest lap time of the session. Get all the key details on the Formula 1 news from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Heading into the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is not confident about his team’s chances of regaining their early season dominance. With rivals Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc closing the gap, the stage is set for an exciting battle at the iconic Circuit de Catalunya.
Fresh off a near-miss win in Montreal, Lando Norris believes McLaren is close to matching Red Bull’s pace. The British driver emphasizes that it’s the ‘small things’ – split-second decisions and fine-tuned processes – that will help his team overcome the reigning champions.
Lando Norris, McLaren’s star driver, reflects on the team’s recent Formula 1 performance, highlighting the importance of avoiding small mistakes that have cost them victories. The British driver calls for McLaren to ‘provoke’ itself more to prepare for unforeseen circumstances, ensuring that both the team and drivers challenge each other to eliminate room for error.
McLaren driver Lando Norris has cautioned that Formula 1 is unlikely to witness qualifying sessions as closely contested as the recent Canadian Grand Prix once the all-new 2026 regulations come into play. Norris believes that a regulatory change tends to spread out the field, nullifying the current convergence as the rules mature.
In a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix, Lando Norris fought his way to the front of the pack, temporarily passing Formula 1 standings leader Max Verstappen and polesitter George Russell. However, a strategic decision not to immediately respond to the first safety car saw Norris miss out on his second win of the season. McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella reflects on the team’s performance and the factors that contributed to the result.
In a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen emerged victorious, securing his second win in four Grands Prix. The defending champion bounced back from a challenging weekend, overcoming an electrical issue on Friday and frustration with the car’s performance over bumps and kerbs.
Lando Norris, the young Formula 1 driver for McLaren, was denied victory at the Canadian Grand Prix due to a strategic error by his team during a crucial pit stop under the Safety Car. Despite leading the race comfortably, Norris was left frustrated as the tactical misstep allowed his rivals to pass him, costing him the chance to secure his first win of the season.
Lando Norris was leading the Formula 1 race but a tactical blunder by his team relegated him to third place, leaving the young British driver frustrated with the missed opportunity for his first win.