Esteban Ocon’s puncture during first practice in Spain was caused by debris, according to Renault, but the cause of Palmer’s tyre failure is not yet known.
2016 Spanish Grand Prix articles archive
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Verstappen needs “a few weekends” to get comfortable
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says it will take him a few more race weekends to be completely comfortable after moving to Red Bull.
Rosberg leads Raikkonen in second practice
2016 Spanish Grand Prix second practice
Posted onNico Rosberg put Mercedes on top in the second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix but the silver cars were only fractionally quicker than the Ferraris.
Ferrari heads times on soft tyres in first practice
2016 Spanish Grand Prix first practice
Posted onFerrari used their extra set of soft tyres to head the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel leading Kimi Raikkonen.
2016 Spanish Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix including Esteban Ocon driving for Renault during the opening session.
Renault “not fooling ourselves” over points finish – Magnussen
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onKevin Magnussen says his points finish in the Russian Grand Prix has not led Renault to believe it can be regular top ten finishers.
Hamilton does not want to swap mechanics with Rosberg
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he does not wish to swap mechanics with team mate Nico Rosberg despite the technical problems he has experienced recently.
2016 Spanish Grand Prix build-up in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix including Daniil Kvyat back at Toro Rosso plus all the teams’ motorhomes.
2016 Spanish Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onWill Nico Rosberg continue his winning run? Can Ferrari finally stop Mercedes? Here’s the state of play for all the teams and drivers heading into the Spanish Grand Prix.
Friday rain but dry weekend for Spanish Grand Prix
2016 Spanish Grand Prix weather
Posted onNot since Michael Schumacher’s 1996 victory has the Spanish Grand Prix been wet. And Sunday’s race is set to be dry for the 20th year in a row.
2016 Spanish Grand Prix track preview
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onThe Circuit de Catalunya is the unofficial home of Formula One testing but although it’s well-known by the drivers it remains a challenging venue.
2016 Spanish Grand Prix TV Times
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onDon’t miss any of the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action.
MGU-H fix for Hamilton is Mercedes’ “highest priority”
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFixing the MGU-H problem Lewis Hamilton has suffered in the last two races is the “highest priority” for Mercedes according to executive director for technical Paddy Lowe.
Updated Force India “will look quite different” in Spain
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onForce India’s VJM09 “will look quite different” this weekend when the team runs its new upgrade for the first time according to Vijay Mallya.
Renault’s ‘B-spec’ power unit to debut at Spain test
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onRenault’s highly-anticipated ‘B-spec’ power unit will run for the first time in the test following next week’s Spanish Grand Prix, the team has confirmed.
Red Bull chance “an amazing opportunity” – Verstappen
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said his chance to move up to Red Bull for the next round of the championship is an “amazing opportunity”.
Kvyat axed by Red Bull, Verstappen takes his place for Spain
2016 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen will drive a Red Bull from the next F1 race in Spain after Daniil Kvyat was dropped by the team following his poor showing at his home grand prix.
Struggling Sauber to skip test after Spanish Grand Prix
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onSauber has confirmed it will not participate in the in-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya following the Spanish Grand Prix.
Ferrari chooses softer tyres than Mercedes for Spain
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari has selected more of the soft tyres than Mercedes for the next round of the championship in Spain, Pirelli has confirmed.
Ocon to make practice return with Renault in Spain
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon will drive for Renault in the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix.