McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris on track during FP1 at the F1 Spanish GP 2025
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F1 | FP1 | Spanish GP | Norris quickest ahead of Verstappen and Hamilton as Haas and Williams run rookie drivers 

The F1 Spanish GP weekend kicks off with FP1. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts round nine of the 2025 F1 championship, and the final race of the European triple header.  The clampdown on flexi wings is the big talking point heading into the weekend. It received a mixed response across the paddock, with some downplaying its…

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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 23: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 23, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images)
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Piastri ready to reset in Barcelona after difficult F1 Monaco GP

Oscar Piastri leads the driver’s championship heading into the F1 Spanish GP, but Monaco was a messy weekend for the Australian, which has left him wanting more in Barcelona. Monaco closed the championship gap between the McLaren teammates to just three points, with Piastri finding the wall in during FP2. He struggled to feel comfortable…

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the paddock on media day in Barcelona ahead of the F1 Spanish GP
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Verstappen downplays impact of flexi wing clampdown ahead of F1 Spanish GP

Max Verstappen has downplayed the significance of the FIA’s new clampdown on front wing flexibility ahead of the F1 Spanish GP, stating that he doesn’t expect it to drastically shake up the pecking order.  The introduction of the long-awaited TD018 this weekend in Barcelona aims to limit the aerodynamic advantages gained from flexible front wings,…

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LECLERC Charles (mco), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, portrait during the Formula 1 Aramco Gran Premio de Espana 2025, Spanish Grand Prix 2025, 9th round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from May 30 to June 1, 2025 on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Montmeló, Spain - Photo Florent Gooden / DPPI
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Leclerc on flexiwings clampdown and where Ferrari stands going into the F1 Spanish GP

Charles Leclerc and the Scuderia Ferrari have had a decent start to the season, but have yet to take home a Sunday victory going into the F1 Spanish GP. The Scuderia sit in fourth place in the constructors’ championship. Red Bull currently leads Ferrari in the points standings, despite the fact that Max Verstappen is…

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem talking to RedBull Racing's Team Principal Christian Horner.
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Ben Sulayem moves closer to second FIA presidency term with backing from key figures

Current FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s bid for a second presidency term appears on track, with several key figures penning their support for the Emirati. As the days count down, only one main challenger has emerged against Ben Sulayem, and that is Carlos Sainz Sr. The Spaniard has voiced his interest in running for the…

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Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso on the grid ahead of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso on the grid ahead of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix - Image Credit: Aston Martin F1 Team

Alonso remains positive following unlucky DNF in F1 Monaco GP

Speaking after Sunday’s F1 Monaco GP, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso was in high spirits despite a disappointing mid-race retirement. Following an impressive Qualifying performance on Saturday for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso lined up on Sunday in P6. A strong opening two stints saw the Spaniard hold his position as he aimed for…

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Adrian Newey speaks about rumours of Max Verstappen joining the Aston Martin family
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Newey addresses possibility of Verstappen signing with Aston Martin F1 down the line

Leaving a dominant F1 team and their star driver, Max Verstappen, Adrian Newey took a leap of faith joining Aston Martin. His decision to part ways with Red Bull Racing and join Aston Martin was one of the most unexpected news in recent Formula 1. After his switch to Aston, the British engineer was tasked…

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During the F1 Monaco GP last weekend in his post-qualifying and post-race print media sessions, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke about Ferrari and Charles Leclerc as they pushed the Woking-based team very hard.
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How rapid home hero and “specialist” Leclerc gave Stella and McLaren stress at the F1 Monaco GP

During the F1 Monaco GP last weekend in his post-qualifying and post-race print media sessions, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke about Ferrari and Charles Leclerc as they pushed the Woking-based team very hard. In 2024, Charles Leclerc ended his bad luck curse at his home race in style by taking pole position once again,…

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