Friday belonged to Mercedes as Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton took it in turns to top the timing sheets at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. read more »

Max Verstappen dismissed concerns over Red Bull's lack of speed during Formula 1 practice in Spain but Sergio Perez conceded he is still chasing one-lap gains. Verstappen... read more »

In conditions that were hotter and windier than Friday's earlier FP1 session, the second 60-minute practice running was initially led by Alfa Romeo's Antonio... read more »

Times from today's second free practice session for the Aramco Gran Premio de Espana. read more »

Valtteri Bottas set the quickest time during a closely-contested opening practice session for Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has... read more »

Times from today's opening free practice session for the Aramco Gran Premio de Espana. read more »

Williams Formula 1 test driver Roy Nissany will make his first Friday outing of 2021 at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Nissany linked up with Williams at the end of... read more »

Alpine showed an improved level of performance throughout Friday's practice running for the Portuguese Grand Prix after struggling to battle with the midfield leaders at... read more »

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has praised Formula 1's approach to implementing new ideas to a race weekend, stating the sprint race plan sprouted from listening to fans. F1 will... read more »

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 »