F1 Spanish Grand Prix Friday Practice: As it happened

Follow Friday practice for F1's Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with Crash.net's live blog.

Ferrari heads to Barcelona in search of their first F1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix since 2013.

Charles Leclerc remains top of the drivers' championship but he has seen his lead reduced significantly following back-to-back victories for reigning champion Max Verstappen.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been a regular fixture on the F1 calendar in recent years and Mercedes has dominated the race in recent years.

Since 2014, Mercedes have won all but one of every Spanish Grand Prix, but they have remained undefeated in qualifying since 2013.

While it's unlikely Mercedes will be able to continue that trend in 2022, they will be hopeful of an improvement in form.

Spain is often the place many teams introduce new upgrades given that it is in Europe, close to the team's factories and testing takes place at the same venue, giving them good data to compare with from February.

This has been the case with Aston Martin catching the headlines for their Red Bull-like car design.

Mercedes, Alfa Romeo and McLaren also have extensive upgrades for this weekend.

Recent F1 Spanish GP winners:

2021: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2020: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2019: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2018: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2016: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

2015: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2014: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2013: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)