Racing Bulls drivers complete Friday practice at Spanish Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane described Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix as an excellent day for the team. The VCARB 03 displayed strong handling characteristics, particularly regarding compliance over kerbs and bumps at the circuit. Despite the positive assessment of the car's mechanics, the team faced a setback during the second free practice session. Arvid Lindblad experienced a crash at Turn 13, which resulted in an early conclusion to his participation in the session. The team continues to prepare for the remainder of the race weekend event.
- •Alan Permane characterized the team's Friday session as excellent.
- •The VCARB 03 showed high compliance over circuit bumps and kerbs.
- •Arvid Lindblad ended his FP2 session early following a Turn 13 crash.
- •Practice sessions for the Spanish Grand Prix are underway.
- 8:41 AMMotorsport.com — Pain in Spain goes mainly down the drain, explains Permane
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Pain in Spain goes mainly down the drain, explains Permane
"Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane hailed his team's Friday efforts at the Spanish Grand Prix as an "excellent day", despite Arvid Lindblad's Turn 13 crash in FP2 bringing an early end to his running. The VCARB 03 has already been lauded for its accessible handling properties, to the point where the car has generally shown strong compliance over kerbs and bumps - an ideal trait for the Madring ...Keep reading
"Permane entertained by Racing Bulls' campaign in Spain, despite Lindblad's pain to regain the reins in Turn 13's terrain
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 12, 2026, 8:41 AMPain in Spain goes mainly down the drain, explains Permane
Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane hailed his team's Friday efforts at the Spanish Grand Prix as an "excellent day", despite Arvid Lindblad's Turn 13 crash in FP2 bringing an early end to his running. The VCARB 03 has already been lauded for its accessible handling properties, to the point where the car has generally shown strong compliance over kerbs and bumps - an ideal trait for the Madring ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:41 AMPain in Spain goes mainly down the drain, explains Permane
Permane entertained by Racing Bulls' campaign in Spain, despite Lindblad's pain to regain the reins in Turn 13's terrain
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