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F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025

McLaren front wing shock as Christian Horner discusses Ferrari links – RacingNews365 Review

Check out the biggest stories from the opening day of the Spanish Grand Prix, with the RacingNews365 Review!

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McLaren has not declared any visible front wing changes to the FIA as the updated flexi-wing regulation comes into force in F1 this weekend.

The same is true of Mercedes, although the Toto Wolff-led team made the required updates at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, getting ahead of the curve of its competitors.

READ MORE: McLaren missing as Red Bull and Ferrari respond to new F1 rule change

Christian Horner speaks out on Ferrari switch rumours

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has spoken out following rumours that Ferrari contacted the Briton.

It was reported in Germany that Ferrari had approached the Red Bull boss over becoming its new team principal, a possibility Horner has rejected.

READ MORE: Christian Horner speaks out on Ferrari switch rumours

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Lewis Hamilton hints at problem after 'undriveable' Ferrari claim

Lewis Hamilton has claimed that his Ferrari was carrying a problem which was costing him performance on Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Hamilton placed third in FP1 and then was 11th in the second session, some seven-tenths behind session leader Oscar Piastri. 

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton hints at problem after 'undriveable' Ferrari claim

Max Verstappen delivers verdict on FIA flexi-wing clampdown

Max Verstappen has delivered his first verdict on the FIA's flexi-wing clampdown after the first day of running at the Spanish GP.

The new technical directive in force for Barcelona means front-wings now must pass tougher and more sustained flex tests by the FIA, in a bid to eradicate the flexing some teams have been benefiting from. 

READ MORE: Max Verstappen delivers verdict on FIA flexi-wing clampdown

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Lando Norris reveals McLaren experiments in Spanish GP practice

Lando Norris has revealed how McLaren experimented with the set-up of its F1 car on a dominant day for the team in Spanish Grand Prix practice.

Norris topped FP1 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, besting Max Verstappen by 0.367s, but then fell to fourth place in FP2, setting the exact same time as Verstappen. 

READ MORE: Lando Norris reveals McLaren experiments in Spanish GP practice

Helmut Marko issues pecking order verdict after Spanish surprise

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko offered his view on the pecking order following a positive opening day to the Spanish Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen enjoyed a very strong start in Barcelona to end second practice third on the timesheets, whilst Yuki Tsunoda was in a disappointing 13th.

READ MORE: Helmut Marko issues pecking order verdict after Spanish surprise

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WATCH: Verstappen contract clause emerges as Horner addresses Ferrari rumours

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