16:05
Sainz goes P1 on the softs
A 1m14.999s for the Spaniard, 0.6s ahead of Leclerc - both drivers on the softs.
Verstappen's first time of the day puts him third, only 0.6s down - he's on the 'test' tyre.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship,…
How Friday practice for the F1 Spanish Grand Prix unfolded
02 Jun 2023
16:04
Bottas sets the early pace
A 1m16.842s for the Finn - 0.7s ahead of Alfa Romeo teammate Zhou.
Ocon soon takes to the top with a 1m16.303s, 0.3s ahead of Gasly, 0.5s clear of Bottas.
16:00
FP3 is underway
Another 60 minutes of running in Spain is now underway!
15:56
Five minutes until FP2
Fernando Alonso (ESP), Aston Martin Racing Formula 1 World Championship,…
15:40
What happened in FP1?
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8,…
15:36
The man to beat in FP1
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…
15:31
30 minutes until FP2
Not long now until the second session of the day.
13:37
FP1 results
A dominant showing by Max Verstappen in FP1
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…
13:30
Chequered flag
Verstappen tops the session ahead of Perez, Ocon and de Vries.
13:25
Alonso into eighth
After a slow start to the session, Alonso moves into eighth overall. 1.1s down on Verstappen.
13:20
10 minutes to go
Verstappen on top ahead of Perez, de Vries, Leclerc and Sainz.
13:17
de Vries into third
Another tidy lap from the AlphaTauri driver, 0.8s off the pace.
13:14
Current top 10
Verstappen, Perez, Sainz, Norris, Zhou, Bottas, Magnussen, Piastri, Gasly and Hulkenberg.
13:11
Alfas on the move
Zhou into third; Bottas fourth - they're 1.3s off.
13:08
In a league of his own
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8,…
13:01
Verstappen goes 0.7s clear
A big lap from Verstappen to move back ahead of his teammate.
13:00
Perez goes P1
Making the most of the softs, he takes to the top with a 1m15.374s.
12:57
de Vries up to fifth
A strong session so far for de Vries - he's up to fifth, 1.0s down on Verstappen.
Perez takes to the track on softs.
12:57
FP1 shots
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43 leaves the pits running sensor…
12:55
More bouncing complaints
"Car is bouncing under braking for turn 10 and the last corner," says Verstappen.
12:49
Top 10
With 20 minutes gone in FP1, the top 10 currently is: Verstappen, Perez, Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, Ocon, Leclerc, Bottas, Gasly, Albon and Sargeant.
12:46
Perez team radio
"I'm starting to bounce as I go into the final corner."
12:43
Verstappen improves again
After running on the test tyre, he's now out on the mediums.
He has a 0.4s advantage over his teammate.
12:40
Verstappen improves again
A 1m16.583s for the championship leader - 0.8s ahead of Perez.
12:38
Current top 10
Verstappen, Perez, Tsunoda, Ocon, Gasly, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, Sainz, Magnussen and Russell.
