Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice
Summary
Mercedes driver George Russell was the fastest in the first practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri. Several young drivers took part as part of a rule requiring teams to give new drivers practice experience.Key Facts
- George Russell led the first practice session, finishing ahead of Oscar Piastri by 0.203 seconds.
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) was third, followed by Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
- The session included six junior drivers replacing regular racers due to a mandatory rule.
- McLaren’s Leonardo Fornaroli was the fastest among the junior drivers, placing fifth overall.
- Other newcomers included Paul Aron and Liam Lawson, driving for Audi and Racing Bulls respectively.
- Ferrari tested a major new aerodynamic upgrade on Leclerc’s car during the session.
- The practice was mostly without incidents, though some drivers had minor off-track moments.
- Williams’ reserve driver Luke Browning did not complete any laps because of an electrical issue.
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