In overcast and cooler conditions compared to the Friday running, the drivers had to spend lots of time carefully preparing their tyres to get them in the correct temperature... read more »

Mick Schumacher says it was easy to build confidence around the Portimao track on Friday, even if the performance of his Haas car isn't as great as it could be. read more »

Callum Ilott showed good speed and consistency during his maiden free practice outing with Alfa Romeo in Portugal on Friday morning. read more »

The Enstone-based outfit has had a more difficult start to the season than expected, as it has fallen away from the front of the midfield pack.However, it has been making rapid... read more »

Ferrari youngster and 2020 F2 runner-up Ilott made his grand prix weekend debut on Friday at Portimao, deputising for Antonio Giovinazzi at Alfa Romeo.The appearance came as... read more »

McLaren's Andrea Stella described the Friday practice sessions as 'busy' and 'difficult' in the changing and challenging conditions in Portugal. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo felt comfortable in the MCL35M throughout the Friday session, while Lando Norris suffers a few problems. read more »

Scuderia Ferrari appear to have made a further step forward in Portimao after looking right on the pace during the Friday practice sessions. read more »

Esteban Ocon said Alpine are now in a "position to fight" at the Portuguese Grand Prix after a solid Friday showing. read more »

After a breakthrough outing at Imola, Portimao brought Nicholas Latifi back to square one with a total lack of confidence in his Williams. read more »

Sebastian Vettel declared himself "less comfortable" in his Aston Martin during Friday practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix practice due to him "fighting"... read more »

Hailed as one of the best experiences on the calendar, Max Verstappen was left feeling the exact opposite after Friday practice in Portimao. read more »

Max Verstappen described the slippery Portimao circuit as "not very enjoyable to drive" after the Red Bull driver finished second in both Friday practice sessions for... read more »

Carlos Sainz is remaining cautious over Ferrari's chances of scoring well in this weekend's Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix despite enjoying a strong start to the... read more »

Fernando Alonso says he felt the "most comfortable" he has been in Alpine's 2021 Formula 1 car since making his comeback during Friday practice at the Portuguese... read more »

Ferrari tested a new floor during Friday practice in Portugal, but to avoid playing favourites, won't use it again until Barcelona. read more »

Reviewing the big storylines from Friday at the Portuguese GP as Mercedes enjoy practice double, while Alpine join Ferrari in fight towards the front. read more »

Today's press conference with Toyoharu Tanabe, Laurent Mekies, Marcin Budkowski. read more »

Today's press conference with Toto Wolff, Christian Horner and Zak Brown. read more »

Valtteri Bottas was more comfortable behind the wheel of the Mercedes W12 than Lewis Hamilton was on Friday, according to Track Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin. read more »

Alpine struggled to compete with midfield leaders McLaren, Ferrari and AlphaTauri through the first two race weekends of the year, scoring just three points across both Bahrain... read more »

Max Verstappen says Portimao's "super slippery" track surface made it unenjoyable to drive during Friday Formula 1 practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix. read more »

Fernando Alonso feels the "most comfortable" he has been in his new Alpine machine since making his return to F1 at the start of this year after Friday practice for... read more »

Fernando Alonso had a quietly impressive practice day in Portugal on Friday, with the Spaniard ending fifth fastest in the afternoon session. read more »

Sir Lewis Hamilton found it a "real challenge" to keep control of his W12 during Friday practice at the Portuguese Grand Prix. read more »