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West Australian
2 days ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
Piastri leads McLaren one-two in Spanish F1 practice
Oscar Piastri has led a McLaren one-two ahead of teammate Landon Norris in the final practice for the Formula One Barcelona Grand Prix on Saturday. The championship leader clocked one minute 12.387 seconds to beat title contender Norris by 0.526s ahead of qualifying later. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari completed the top three. Mercedes' George Russell was fourth, followed by the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was ninth in the other Ferrari. Home favourites Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were eighth and 13th respectively. Following Norris' win in Monaco last weekend, Piastri retained his lead in the standings but is only three points ahead of his teammate. McLaren have dominated the season, with the Australian winning four and Norris two of the eight races so far. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. McLaren's rivals might have hoped a new front wing technical directive that came into force in Spain would slow the British team down - as many believe that the use of wings that flex under load has contributed to their rise. However, the early evidence of the rule tweak appears to have done little to influence McLaren's speed.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Piastri leads McLaren one-two in Spanish F1 practice
Oscar Piastri has led a McLaren one-two ahead of teammate Landon Norris in the final practice for the Formula One Barcelona Grand Prix on Saturday. The championship leader clocked one minute 12.387 seconds to beat title contender Norris by 0.526s ahead of qualifying later. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari completed the top three. Mercedes' George Russell was fourth, followed by the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was ninth in the other Ferrari. Home favourites Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were eighth and 13th respectively. Following Norris' win in Monaco last weekend, Piastri retained his lead in the standings but is only three points ahead of his teammate. McLaren have dominated the season, with the Australian winning four and Norris two of the eight races so far. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. McLaren's rivals might have hoped a new front wing technical directive that came into force in Spain would slow the British team down - as many believe that the use of wings that flex under load has contributed to their rise. However, the early evidence of the rule tweak appears to have done little to influence McLaren's speed.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Piastri leads McLaren one-two in Spanish F1 practice
Oscar Piastri has led a McLaren one-two ahead of teammate Landon Norris in the final practice for the Formula One Barcelona Grand Prix on Saturday. The championship leader clocked one minute 12.387 seconds to beat title contender Norris by 0.526s ahead of qualifying later. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari completed the top three. Mercedes' George Russell was fourth, followed by the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was ninth in the other Ferrari. Home favourites Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were eighth and 13th respectively. Following Norris' win in Monaco last weekend, Piastri retained his lead in the standings but is only three points ahead of his teammate. McLaren have dominated the season, with the Australian winning four and Norris two of the eight races so far. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. McLaren's rivals might have hoped a new front wing technical directive that came into force in Spain would slow the British team down - as many believe that the use of wings that flex under load has contributed to their rise. However, the early evidence of the rule tweak appears to have done little to influence McLaren's speed. Oscar Piastri has led a McLaren one-two ahead of teammate Landon Norris in the final practice for the Formula One Barcelona Grand Prix on Saturday. The championship leader clocked one minute 12.387 seconds to beat title contender Norris by 0.526s ahead of qualifying later. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari completed the top three. Mercedes' George Russell was fourth, followed by the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was ninth in the other Ferrari. Home favourites Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were eighth and 13th respectively. Following Norris' win in Monaco last weekend, Piastri retained his lead in the standings but is only three points ahead of his teammate. McLaren have dominated the season, with the Australian winning four and Norris two of the eight races so far. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. McLaren's rivals might have hoped a new front wing technical directive that came into force in Spain would slow the British team down - as many believe that the use of wings that flex under load has contributed to their rise. However, the early evidence of the rule tweak appears to have done little to influence McLaren's speed. Oscar Piastri has led a McLaren one-two ahead of teammate Landon Norris in the final practice for the Formula One Barcelona Grand Prix on Saturday. The championship leader clocked one minute 12.387 seconds to beat title contender Norris by 0.526s ahead of qualifying later. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari completed the top three. Mercedes' George Russell was fourth, followed by the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was ninth in the other Ferrari. Home favourites Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were eighth and 13th respectively. Following Norris' win in Monaco last weekend, Piastri retained his lead in the standings but is only three points ahead of his teammate. McLaren have dominated the season, with the Australian winning four and Norris two of the eight races so far. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. McLaren's rivals might have hoped a new front wing technical directive that came into force in Spain would slow the British team down - as many believe that the use of wings that flex under load has contributed to their rise. However, the early evidence of the rule tweak appears to have done little to influence McLaren's speed. Oscar Piastri has led a McLaren one-two ahead of teammate Landon Norris in the final practice for the Formula One Barcelona Grand Prix on Saturday. The championship leader clocked one minute 12.387 seconds to beat title contender Norris by 0.526s ahead of qualifying later. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari completed the top three. Mercedes' George Russell was fourth, followed by the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was ninth in the other Ferrari. Home favourites Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were eighth and 13th respectively. Following Norris' win in Monaco last weekend, Piastri retained his lead in the standings but is only three points ahead of his teammate. McLaren have dominated the season, with the Australian winning four and Norris two of the eight races so far. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. McLaren's rivals might have hoped a new front wing technical directive that came into force in Spain would slow the British team down - as many believe that the use of wings that flex under load has contributed to their rise. However, the early evidence of the rule tweak appears to have done little to influence McLaren's speed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
McLaren dominate first day of practice for F1 Spanish Grand Prix
Constructors' championship leaders McLaren topped both practice sessions on Friday at the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix as a clampdown on flexible front wings didn't seem to have slowed them down. Norris topped the first session with the time of 1 minute 13.718 seconds, but team-mate and drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri improved that mark to 1:12.760 minutes in the second practice. Advertisement He finished 0.282 ahead of the Mercedes of George Russell, and the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen completed the top three. Last weekend's Monaco GP winner Norris was fourth in the second practice, followed by the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was only 11th in the second Ferrari. Home favourites Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were seventh and 14th respectively. Following the race in Monaco, Piastri retained his lead in the standings, but only three points ahead of Norris. McLaren have dominated the season, with Piastri winning four and Norris two of the eight races so far. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. Advertisement McLaren's rivals might have hoped that a new front wing technical directive that came into force in Spain would slow the British team down - as many believe that the use of wings that flex under load has contributed to their rise. However, the early evidence of the rule tweak appears to have done little to influence McLaren's speed. Third practice and qualifying for Sunday's showdown scheduled for Saturday.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Norris fastest in first practice for F1 Spanish GP
Lando Norris of McLaren has topped the first practice session for the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. Last weekend's Monaco GP winner clocked 1 minute 13.718 seconds on Friday to beat the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen by 0.367s. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was third, followed by team-mate Charles Leclerc. Drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri was fifth, 0.576s behind team-mate and title rival Norris. Mercedes were 11th and 18th with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli respectively, while home favourite Fernando Alonso was 13th in the Aston Martin. Following the race in Monaco, Piastri retained his lead in the standings, but only three points ahead of Norris. McLaren have dominated the season so far, with Piastri winning four and Norris two of the eight races. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. Second practice was scheduled for later on Friday, with qualifying for Sunday's showdown set for Saturday. Lando Norris of McLaren has topped the first practice session for the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. Last weekend's Monaco GP winner clocked 1 minute 13.718 seconds on Friday to beat the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen by 0.367s. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was third, followed by team-mate Charles Leclerc. Drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri was fifth, 0.576s behind team-mate and title rival Norris. Mercedes were 11th and 18th with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli respectively, while home favourite Fernando Alonso was 13th in the Aston Martin. Following the race in Monaco, Piastri retained his lead in the standings, but only three points ahead of Norris. McLaren have dominated the season so far, with Piastri winning four and Norris two of the eight races. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. Second practice was scheduled for later on Friday, with qualifying for Sunday's showdown set for Saturday. Lando Norris of McLaren has topped the first practice session for the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. Last weekend's Monaco GP winner clocked 1 minute 13.718 seconds on Friday to beat the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen by 0.367s. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was third, followed by team-mate Charles Leclerc. Drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri was fifth, 0.576s behind team-mate and title rival Norris. Mercedes were 11th and 18th with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli respectively, while home favourite Fernando Alonso was 13th in the Aston Martin. Following the race in Monaco, Piastri retained his lead in the standings, but only three points ahead of Norris. McLaren have dominated the season so far, with Piastri winning four and Norris two of the eight races. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. Second practice was scheduled for later on Friday, with qualifying for Sunday's showdown set for Saturday. Lando Norris of McLaren has topped the first practice session for the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. Last weekend's Monaco GP winner clocked 1 minute 13.718 seconds on Friday to beat the Red Bull of four-time defending champion Max Verstappen by 0.367s. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was third, followed by team-mate Charles Leclerc. Drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri was fifth, 0.576s behind team-mate and title rival Norris. Mercedes were 11th and 18th with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli respectively, while home favourite Fernando Alonso was 13th in the Aston Martin. Following the race in Monaco, Piastri retained his lead in the standings, but only three points ahead of Norris. McLaren have dominated the season so far, with Piastri winning four and Norris two of the eight races. Verstappen is the only non-McLaren driver to claim victory at a Grand Prix this year. Second practice was scheduled for later on Friday, with qualifying for Sunday's showdown set for Saturday.
