The F1 circus has arrived in Spain, promising an exciting weekend.
Top teams are neck-and-neck on the timesheet, with just one hour left before qualifying.
Max Verstappen dominated in Montreal, leaving his rivals behind. Errors from George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and McLaren’s pitwall didn’t help their chances against him. Red Bull Racing had luck on their side as Ferrari underperformed again, despite Sergio Pérez’s struggles.
Will it rain at the Circuit de Catalunya?
Weather.com reports low chances of rain for FP3 and qualifying. However, Sunday might be wet. If it rains, it will be the second rainy Grand Prix in a row after Montreal’s chaotic race.
The Barcelona track is crucial for teams because of its need for high aerodynamic load. The long straight tests engines while turns 5-10 challenge cars at various speeds. Teams will bring updates to outdo each other in this development battle.
What to expect from free practice?
With two practice sessions done, only one hour remains for final adjustments before the big events start in Spain.
In FP1 and FP2, teams set up their configurations for Qualifying and the Grand Prix. Now they must find a balance between setups for both sessions during this last hour of practice.
Fans might think this is going to be an intense showdown!
What do you think will happen next?