Lando Norris recorded the fastest times during both the first and second free practice sessions at the Barcelona Grand Prix, according to reports from ANSA and Corriere della Sera. The McLaren driver led a top three that included Mercedes’ George Russell and teammate Oscar Piastri.
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Key Practice Facts
- Fastest Driver: Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Top Three: Norris, George Russell, Oscar Piastri
- Fourth Place: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Notable Performance: Kimi Antonelli (5th)
How McLaren and Mercedes Performed in Barcelona
Norris maintained the lead across both practice sessions, according to ANSA. George Russell and Oscar Piastri followed as the next fastest drivers, establishing a strong early pace for Mercedes and McLaren. However, the performance was not uniform across the Mercedes garage; Corriere della Sera reports that Lewis Hamilton struggled during the sessions.
Kimi Antonelli’s Track Activity and Presence
Young driver Kimi Antonelli finished fifth in the practice rankings. Outside of the cockpit, Antonelli appeared in the grandstands during the first free practice session wearing a Spiderman mask to remain incognito, according to Sportmediaset and la Repubblica.
The testing phase also drew comments from Fornaroli, who conducted tests for McLaren. Fornaroli noted a missed opportunity to share the track with the young prospect.
“It’s a pity not to have run with Kimi, we hope it happens in the future!”
Fornaroli
Ferrari’s Position in the Timing Sheets
Charles Leclerc secured fourth place during the second free practice session, according to ANSA. This result places Ferrari behind the pace set by the leading McLaren and Mercedes drivers in the early stages of the Barcelona weekend.
