McLaren shows strong form during Friday practice in Barcelona-Catalunya

Drivers from McLaren performed well in Friday's practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 12, 2026. Lando Norris topped FP2 with a time of 1:15.426, indicating a competitive pace. Oscar Piastri, who placed third in that session, expressed optimism about the team's improvements compared to previous weeks. Leonardo Fornaroli finished fifth in FP1, marking a successful debut. Team strategists highlighted the significance of managing tire performance and degradation as temperatures rise ahead of qualifying, which is set for the following day.