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via Formula1.comAS IT HAPPENED: First practice for the Spanish Grand PrixLive coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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via Sky Sports F1Russell tops first practice in Madrid as Hamilton frustrates other driversIn the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, George Russell achieved the fastest time, leading a Mercedes one-two with teammate Kimi Antonelli. Russell's time was 1:34.077, while Antonelli was 0.286 seconds slower. Charles Leclerc managed to secure third place despite recovering from a recent crash, while Lewis Hamilton faced criticism for blocking other drivers during the session.
The tight confines of the Madring circuit led to traffic issues, with Hamilton being called out by several drivers, including Arvid Lindblad and Carlos Sainz, for impeding their flying laps. Despite these challenges, all 22 drivers completed the session without major incidents, indicating a competitive weekend ahead with Mercedes and Ferrari expected to contend for the top positions.
Fri 11 Sep · 15:04 UTC
via Crash‘Nasty’ Lewis Hamilton branded ‘dangerous’ by F1 rivals after Madrid near-missesLewis Hamilton got in the bad books of several F1 drivers during first practice in Madrid.
Fri 11 Sep · 14:38 UTC
via Motorsport.comWhy Charles Leclerc isn't using latest ADUO2 engine in the Spanish GPCharles Leclerc is still feeling the pain of smiting the wall at the exit of the Parabolica in last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, and the result of the crash is that he will not be able to use Ferrari's latest Formula 1 engine spec during the Spanish GP. It's understood Ferrari engineers deemed the 067/6 unit, fitted with the second package of modifications permitted by the FIA, to be sound ... Keep reading
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via espn.comRussell beats Antonelli to top FP1 in Madrid debutGeorge Russell saw off Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Fri 11 Sep · 14:13 UTC
via CrashCharles Leclerc forced to use old Ferrari F1 engine after Monza crashCharles Leclerc is unable to use Ferrari's upgraded engine at the Spanish Grand Prix following a significant crash at Monza, where he lost control and hit the barriers. Although he emerged with minor injuries, concerns about potential damage to his power unit led to the decision to revert to an older engine model for this race.
Despite the setback, Leclerc performed well in the first practice session in Madrid, achieving the third-fastest time. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, is equipped with the new engine, which may give him an advantage. Leclerc has reported feeling mostly fine after the crash, aside from some neck pain and temporary blurred vision.Fri 11 Sep · 14:03 UTC
via RacingNews365LIVE: 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix - Madrid Free Practice 2Follow all the action live from the second practice for the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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via f1oversteer.comCharles Leclerc’s instant radio message on Lewis Hamilton moment at Madring proves Ferrari’s changeDuring Free Practice One at the inaugural Madring, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton secured third and fourth places, respectively, while George Russell led the session. Following a challenging performance at Monza, Ferrari showed signs of improvement as both drivers managed to avoid conflicts on track, which was a relief for team principal Fred Vasseur.
Leclerc demonstrated a notable change in behavior by calmly addressing a near-miss with Hamilton over the radio, suggesting a more diplomatic approach within the team. This incident has raised questions about whether this newfound professionalism will persist as the competition intensifies during the race weekend.
Fri 11 Sep · 13:30 UTC
via Motorsport.comFerrari "too late" to prioritise Lewis Hamilton in F1 title fight, says Jolyon PalmerFormer Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer believes Ferrari has missed its window to prioritise Lewis Hamilton's championship bid, arguing that the Maranello outfit has already allowed its title hopes to slip away. The Fred Vasseur-led team arrived at the Spanish Grand Prix on the back of a disastrous home race at Monza. Starting third and fourth, Hamilton and team-mate Charles ... Keep readingFri 11 Sep · 13:09 UTC
via PlanetF1‘Nasty’ Lewis Hamilton under fire after ‘dangerous’ Spanish Grand Prix incidents"That's just nasty."
Fri 11 Sep · 13:02 UTC
via gpfans.comLewis Hamilton set for power advantage over Charles Leclerc after Ferrari decisionFerrari star Charles Leclerc will be at a disadvantage to his team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, with the team making the decision to put a pre-ADUO2 update power unit in his car.
Fri 11 Sep · 13:00 UTC
via the-race.comWhat happened in F1's first-ever Madring practice sessionGeorge Russell led his Mercedes F1 team-mate Kimi Antonelli in first practice for the Spanish GP at the Madring
Fri 11 Sep · 12:55 UTC
via racer.comRussell leads opening practice on F1’s new Madrid circuitGeorge Russell led the first Formula 1 practice session at Spain’s new Madring temporary circuit in Madrid ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
via PlanetF1Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 as Hamilton irks rivals in FP1 at the MadringLewis Hamilton had four incidents at the Madring in FP1 as he annoyed rivals.Fri 11 Sep · 12:41 UTC
via Motorsport.comF1 Spanish GP: George Russell tops FP1 as Lewis Hamilton impedes several driversMercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – Free Practice 1 for the Spanish Grand Prix. Twenty out of 22 cars took to the brand-new track within the first 100 seconds of the session, with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto emerging some time later. The very first flying laps were somewhat tentative with most drivers in the ... Keep readingFri 11 Sep · 12:38 UTC
via Motorsport WeekF1 2026 Spanish Grand Prix – FP1 ResultsGeorge Russell topped the FP1 session around the Madring, with Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc rounding out the top three on the first F1 outing for the Spanish GP. The Mercedes duo picked up from Monza, with the Ferraris close behind. View the full results below! Position Driver Team Gap 1. George Russell Mercedes 2.…
Fri 11 Sep · 12:35 UTC
via f1oversteer.comGeorge Russell leads Mercedes one-two ahead of Charles Leclerc in Spanish Grand Prix FP1George Russell topped the timesheets in F1’s inaugural free practice session at the Madring ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc. F1 has returned to ...Fri 11 Sep · 12:34 UTC
via RacingNews365LIVE: Reaction as Russell beats Antonelli in debut Madrid F1 sessionFollow all the action live as the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix weekend kicks off with Free Practice 1 at Madrid.Fri 11 Sep · 12:33 UTC
via Motorsport.comJames Hinchcliffe warns Fred Vasseur faces "tremendous" pressure over Ferrari team ordersFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur is facing a "tremendous amount" of pressure to establish clear rules of engagement between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, according to former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe. The calls for clear team orders come after a couple of difficult races for the Maranello outfit. While Hamilton and Leclerc finished fourth and fifth at ... Keep readingFri 11 Sep · 12:22 UTCGeorge RUSSELL leads the Practice 1 at MadringGeorge RUSSELL takes the lead from Lewis HAMILTON — live from Madring, Spain.Page 1 of 39