McLaren shows strong form during Friday practice in Barcelona-Catalunya

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:46 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

McLaren shows strong form during Friday practice in Barcelona-Catalunya

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•Lando Norris finished P1 in FP2 with a time of 1:15.426.
•Oscar Piastri secured third place in FP2, showing improvement.
•Leonardo Fornaroli impressed with a fifth-place finish in FP1.
•Team emphasizes tire management as critical ahead of qualifying.
•Qualifying at Barcelona-Catalunya is set for June 13, 2026.

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The drivers and team report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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