Kimi Antonelli leads practice sessions at new Madring track in Madrid

Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time during Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid. The championship leader outperformed his competition in the second practice session, navigating the evolving track surface effectively. Russell previously led the opening practice session before both Mercedes drivers faced challenges throughout the day. Disruption occurred on the track due to a red flag incident, limiting the amount of long-run data gathered by teams. McLaren reported technical issues affecting Lando Norris during the second session, while teams continue to adjust setups for the remainder of the weekend. The track surface is expected to gain more grip as rubber is laid down over the coming days.