Lewis Hamilton has pointed to an “unusual” trend that emerged on Friday in Barcelona after enduring a difficult day behind the wheel.
Hamilton missed the opening practice session of the weekend as he handed his car over to Dino Beganovic for one of the four mandatory rookie appearances teams must complete during the season.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton spies 'unusual' trend after challenging Barcelona practice
Alpine win Monaco FIA review with Pierre Gasly handed podium
The stewards overseeing Alpine's Right of Review into Pierre Gasly's time penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix have rescinded the punishments, meaning the French driver is reinstated to the podium.
The one-time grand prix winner had been given two five-second time penalties for speeding in the pit lane in Monte Carlo, which were added to his race time at the chequered flag, dropping him from third on the road to seventh in the classified results.
READ MORE: Alpine win Monaco FIA review with Pierre Gasly handed podium
Kimi Antonelli facing threats to F1 hot streak after 'tricky' Barcelona practice
Kimi Antonelli has acknowledged that some of his main rivals “look fast” compared to him following the opening day of running in Barcelona.
Antonelli finished the second practice session in fifth place, six-tenths of a second away from the benchmark set by Lando Norris.
READ MORE: Kimi Antonelli facing threats to F1 hot streak after 'tricky' Barcelona practice
Max Verstappen draws painful Red Bull conclusion
Max Verstappen has conceded Red Bull is unlikely to be in the fight at the front in Barcelona after a difficult day of practice on Friday.
The Dutchman ended the second practice session in sixth place, almost one second down on the pace set by Lando Norris.
Lando Norris credits 'regime' change for McLaren recovery
Lando Norris has highlighted the "very different regime" of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as key to his strong showing in FP2 in Spain.
The McLaren driver topped the second hour of free practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya after handing his MCL40 to Leonardo Fornaroli for the first session of the weekend.
READ MORE: Lando Norris credits 'regime' change for McLaren recovery
2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 results
Lando Norris has ended the second practice session from Barcelona as the fastest driver, holding a narrow gap over George Russell.
Norris' attempt was just 0.009s faster than the Mercedes competitor, with the second McLaren of Oscar Piastri not far away.
READ MORE: 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 results
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