McLaren leads FP2 but faces challenges in Barcelona F1 analysis
The-race.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
McLaren topped the second practice session at the Barcelona Grand Prix, with Lando Norris driving to the top spot. Despite this performance, analysis indicates that McLaren may still need to enhance its competitiveness, particularly as Mercedes retains a potential advantage. The context follows a lackluster showing at Monaco. Teams continue preparations for the upcoming race weekend as practice sessions unfold.
- •Lando Norris led FP2 for McLaren in Barcelona.
- •Long-run analysis suggests McLaren must improve.
- •Mercedes may not hold as significant an advantage as anticipated.
- •McLaren's performance follows a fourth-place finish at Monaco.
- •Teams are preparing for the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend.
- 6:08 PMThe-race.com — Is McLaren's return to form real? Barcelona F1 long-run analysis - The Race
"McLaren topped FP2, but long-run analysis suggests it needs to step up its game, as Mercedes' advantage might not be as big as expected either...
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