Lando Norris leads McLaren during F1 Barcelona GP practice sessions
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Lando Norris and McLaren topped the second practice session ahead of qualifying for the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 12, 2026. George Russell from Mercedes finished just behind Norris. The practice sessions on Friday featured updated cars and warm weather, prompting teams to adapt their strategies as they prepare for qualifying. As qualifying approaches, teams are focused on overcoming challenges related to tire performance in the hot conditions.
- •Norris and McLaren lead FP2 ahead of Saturday qualifying
- •Russell finishes second for Mercedes in practice
- •Teams face challenges with tire performance in hot conditions
- •Qualifying set to commence following Friday's practice rounds
- •Upgraded cars are expected to change competitive dynamics
- 4:08 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Barcelona GP: Sunday race schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 6:27 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Barcelona GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
"All eyes are on the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend ahead of Saturday qualifying. Friday practice sessions suggested a shake-up in the order, as upgraded cars and warm weather are challenging teams' preparation for qualifying and the grand prix. Lando Norris and McLaren went fastest in FP2 ahead of George Russell for Mercedes. Hot conditions in practice caused serious tyre ...Keep reading
"George Russell has given himself a chance to hit back in the 2026 Formula 1 title fight after taking pole for Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. He ended Kimi Antonelli’s five-race pole streak, with Lewis Hamilton splitting the Mercedes drivers on the front row. Sunday is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures around 27°C, so tyre life could be a major factor after a ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 13, 2026, 4:08 PMF1 Barcelona GP: Sunday race schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
George Russell has given himself a chance to hit back in the 2026 Formula 1 title fight after taking pole for Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. He ended Kimi Antonelli’s five-race pole streak, with Lewis Hamilton splitting the Mercedes drivers on the front row. Sunday is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures around 27°C, so tyre life could be a major factor after a ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 12, 2026, 6:27 PMF1 Barcelona GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
All eyes are on the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend ahead of Saturday qualifying. Friday practice sessions suggested a shake-up in the order, as upgraded cars and warm weather are challenging teams' preparation for qualifying and the grand prix. Lando Norris and McLaren went fastest in FP2 ahead of George Russell for Mercedes. Hot conditions in practice caused serious tyre ...Keep reading
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