Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the chequered flag after spinning on his first attempt in Q3.
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Leclerc leads Verstappen and Russell in close final practice for Spanish GP
2022 Spanish Grand Prix third practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc completed a clean sweep of quickest times in all three practice sessions ahead of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
De Vries “felt there was more in there” after Williams practice debut
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries says he “felt like there was more” in the car after out-pacing Nicholas Latifi in his first practice outing for Williams.
Alonso unsure if he will return to Indianapolis 500
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso not thinking about future Indy 500 attempts • Chadwick secures W Series pole • Drugovich and Maloney penalised
Why Ferrari’s pace may flatter to deceive, and teams face a tricky tyre decision
2022 Spanish Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onCharles Leclerc was quickest in Friday’s two practice sessions, but Red Bull’s long runs suggest another tough battle awaits Ferrari in Spain.
Leclerc leads Mercedes drivers in second Barcelona practice
2022 Spanish Grand Prix second practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc was quickest in the second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of the two Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in busy start to practice in Spain
2022 Spanish Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr put Ferrari on top of the times during the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Spanish GP upgrade will decide whether Mercedes change design philosophy – Russell
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says that the Spanish Grand Prix will mark a key weekend in determining the future development of their W13.
No concerns over Mercedes’ strategies despite radio messages – Hamilton
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said viewers should not read too much into radio messages during races, and rubbished claims he expressed concern over Michael Masi returning to F1.
Gasly hoping for AlphaTauri’s first “clean weekend” of the season in Spain
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly wants first “clean weekend” of season • Andretti Formula E team having difficulty going independent • Hadjar impressing Hitech
Sainz wants answers from FIA over Miami crash which “shouldn’t have hurt”
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says his practice crash in Miami left him with a “knot” in his neck which he has been training to fix ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix
No short-term fix for AlphaTauri’s aerodynamic deficit to rivals, says Gasly
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri’s biggest weakness compared to their rivals is their lack of aerodynamic efficiency, Pierre Gasly says.
Another hot weekend set to punish drivers and cars in Barcelona
2022 Spanish Grand Prix weather
Posted onThe Spanish Grand Prix will be the second successive hot race weekend for Formula 1’s drivers to contend with after the Miami Grand Prix.
Vips to drive Perez’s car in first practice at Barcelona
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull junior Juri Vips will drive for the team in first practice in Barcelona on Friday, while Robert Kubica will return at Alfa Romeo.
“We’re right on the on the cusp of a big result”: Q&A with Williams junior Logan Sargeant
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams junior Logan Sargeant is the closest of any US driver to an F1 seat, racing in F2 this year. RaceFans asked him about his progress to the top.
Vettel doubts he’ll race at home again before his F1 career is over
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel does not expect that he will race in Germany in Formula 1 again in his career despite rumours the event could return to the calendar.
Alfa Romeo making “rapid progress” with simulator – Bottas
2022 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas says that Alfa Romeo have improved their driver-in-the-loop simulator at a “rapid” pace since he joined at the end of last season.
Formula E seeing “huge rebound” after manufacturer departures – Agag
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Formula E undergoing “huge rebound” • Missing Barcelona test no negative for Magnussen • Bottas “really enjoying” Alfa Romeo
De Vries to run first practice for Williams in Spain
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula E world champion Nyck de Vries will drive in Friday’s first practice session for Williams when he steps in for Alex Albon in Barcelona.
Does anyone have a ‘killer upgrade’ for Catalunya? Spanish GP talking points
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onWill any team make a major step forward in Spain? Can F1’s new cars race better at a tricky track for passing? Five talking points for the Spanish Grand Prix.