Summary
Lando Norris was the fastest in the first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, ahead of Max Verstappen, with a new front-wing rule now in place. The FIA introduced a test to limit wing flexibility, which affects how cars perform on the track.
Key Facts
- Lando Norris finished first in the initial practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix, 0.367 seconds faster than Max Verstappen.
- Teams are using new front wings due to a rule change in this race.
- Norris is three points behind his teammate Oscar Piastri in the championship standings.
- The FIA created a new front-wing flexibility test to control car performance.
- Red Bull and Ferrari hope the changes will give them a competitive edge.
- McLaren and Mercedes had used flexible front wings to improve car performance.
- Fernando Alonso had engine issues and ended his practice session early.
- The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has medium and high-speed corners, similar to tracks where Verstappen has performed well.
