2025 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, covering Free Practice 1 and 2 sessions, driver performances, and available video highlights.

🏁 Free Practice 1 (FP1) – Friday, May 30

The opening practice session unfolded under hot and dry conditions, with McLaren's Lando Norris leading the timesheets.

Top 5 FP1 Results:

1. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:13.718

2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +0.367s

3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +0.378s

4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +0.520s

5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +0.576s

Notably, Victor Martins made his F1 debut, substituting for Alex Albon at Williams, and finished P19. Ryo Hirakawa replaced Esteban Ocon at Haas, ending the session in P17.

Free Practice 2 (FP2) – Friday, May 30

In the second practice session, teams focused on qualifying simulations and race pace assessments. Oscar Piastri showcased impressive speed, topping the session.

Top 5 FP2 Results:

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

2. George Russell (Mercedes)

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

4. Lando Norris (McLaren)

5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 

George Russell improved his performance, clocking a lap time of 1:13.046, while Kimi Antonelli, his Mercedes teammate, secured the second-fastest time, just two-tenths behind Russell.

Driver Insights

• Lando Norris: Continued his strong form from Monaco, leading FP1 and maintaining competitive pace in FP2.

• Max Verstappen: Consistently near the top in both sessions, indicating readiness to challenge for pole position.

• Lewis Hamilton: Showed promising speed in FP1 with a third-place finish but faced challenges in FP2, ending outside the top ten.

• Oscar Piastri: Demonstrated exceptional pace in FP2, leading the session and reinforcing his position as a championship contender.

• George Russell: Delivered a strong performance in FP2, securing the second-fastest time and showcasing Mercedes' potential.

Video Highlights

For visual recaps of the practice sessions, you can watch the highlights below:

With qualifying approaching, teams will analyze the data gathered during these sessions to fine-tune their strategies. The competition remains tight, promising an exciting weekend ahead.