LIVE COVERAGE: First practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

11-09-2026 13:29 via formula1.com

LIVE COVERAGE: First practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

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AS IT HAPPENED: First practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

AS IT HAPPENED: First practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

Russell tops FP1 as cars hit Madring for first time

Russell tops FP1 as cars hit Madring for first time

Russell tops first practice in Madrid as Hamilton frustrates other drivers

Russell tops first practice in Madrid as Hamilton frustrates other drivers

How drivers used the virtual world to prepare for the Madring

How drivers used the virtual world to prepare for the Madring

Norris assesses title chances compared to Mercedes duo

Norris assesses title chances compared to Mercedes duo

All the stories that got the Madrid paddock talking

All the stories that got the Madrid paddock talking

The key challenges F1 drivers will tackle at the Madring

The key challenges F1 drivers will tackle at the Madring

How Verstappen and Lawson rate Red Bull's chances in Madrid

How Verstappen and Lawson rate Red Bull's chances in Madrid

‘Best day of my life’ – Antonelli reflects on Monza triumph

‘Best day of my life’ – Antonelli reflects on Monza triumph

AS IT HAPPENED: All the build-up ahead of the Spanish GP

AS IT HAPPENED: All the build-up ahead of the Spanish GP

‘My team mate has done a better job than me’ – Russell

‘My team mate has done a better job than me’ – Russell

Russell: I have an answer to Antonelli's pace

Russell: I have an answer to Antonelli's pace

'Insane' – What the F1 drivers make of the new Madring

'Insane' – What the F1 drivers make of the new Madring

Verstappen: New Madring circuit 'probably a car killer'

Verstappen: New Madring circuit 'probably a car killer'