Formula 1 drivers and teams finally experienced the Madring circuit during Friday practice, and the new Madrid venue proved every bit as demanding as predicted. While simulations provided a baseline, the session revealed significant unknowns regarding car setup, power unit deployment, and, most critically, tyre management. Tyre graining emerged as the dominant talking point early ...
Mercedes Leads Long-Run Pace in Spanish GP Friday Practice George Russell set the benchmark during Friday’s practice sessions for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, posting the fastest long-run average with a heavy fuel load. Max Verstappen remained the closest challenger, trailing the Mercedes driver by just 0.13 seconds per lap after adjustments for tyre ...
Expert Betting Picks for Madring Qualifying Our expert betting writers have revealed their top selections for the Qualifying session at the Madring. The analysis identifies the key drivers and teams to watch as the grid order takes shape. The preview covers a range of betting markets, offering insight into the strongest contenders and potential value ...
McLaren have confirmed a gearbox issue sidelined Lando Norris for the entirety of Free Practice 2 at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Technical Director for Performance Mark Temple describing the lost running as “a big setback” for the reigning World Champion. Norris Limited to Two Laps in FP2 Drivers and teams sampled the new Madring ...
Kimi Antonelli Leads FP2 at Spanish Grand Prix as Mercedes Shines in Madrid Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli topped the second practice session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, edging out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at the challenging new Madring circuit in Madrid. The championship leader set the benchmark early and improved steadily as ...
Formula 1 Returns to Madrid After Four Decades Formula 1 returns to Madrid for the first time in over four decades, with the Madring circuit hosting the Spanish Grand Prix. The weekend carries particular weight for Carlos Sainz, the Williams driver who calls the Spanish capital home and serves as an ambassador for the event. ...
A new circuit like the Madring presents teams with a steep learning curve, from identifying the optimal racing line to managing tyre degradation. Adding another layer of complexity, several constructors have introduced technical upgrades for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of every update brought to the grid. Mercedes Mercedes has ...
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has received two fines after Sergio Perez was caught speeding in the pit lane during the first free practice session (FP1) at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Perez Breaches Pit Lane Speed Limit Twice The Mexican driver exceeded the mandatory 80 km/h pit lane speed limit on two separate ...
Former Formula 1 driver and current F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer asserts that Ferrari has missed its opportunity to prioritize Lewis Hamilton’s championship aspirations, arguing that the Scuderia has already seen its title hopes evaporate. Disastrous Home Race Precipitates Crisis The assessment arrives on the heels of a catastrophic Italian Grand Prix at Monza for ...
George Russell Tops Historic First F1 Session at Madring for Spanish Grand Prix Mercedes driver George Russell set the pace in the inaugural Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring circuit, leading Free Practice 1 for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. The session marked the first time F1 cars have run on the Madrid street ...
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has offered a contrasting assessment of the Mercedes driver lineup, suggesting George Russell is overthinking his approach while championship leader Kimi Antonelli is performing with instinctive ease. The analysis arrives as the paddock prepares for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid. Montoya Analyzes ...
“I f***ed up quite a lot”: How Yuki Tsunoda Discovered F1 2026 Complexity at Monza
Tsunoda Faces Steep Learning Curve With 2026 F1 Machinery at Spanish Grand Prix Yuki Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls for a third Formula 1 appearance this season at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, continuing his stand-in role for Liam Lawson. Lawson has moved to Red Bull Racing to replace the injured Isack Hadjar, giving ...