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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Red Bull

  11-09-2026 20:10 via pitpass.com
  
  It was quite a smooth session, a normal Friday where you know you need to improve the car.
  
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• Can Mercedes stay ahead of their rivals at the Madring?

  11-09-2026 21:58 via formula1.com
  
  Lawrence Barretto assesses the field after the first day of running at the brand-new Madring in Madrid.
  
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• What the teams learned about the Madring after day 1 of running

  11-09-2026 21:46 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams have reflected on their first day of running at the brand-new Madring.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: FIA Team Representatives Press Conference

  11-09-2026 21:30 via pitpass.com
  
  Today's team representatives press conference with Alan Permane, Mike Krack and Marcin Budkowski.
  
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• F3: Kato and Taponen take pole in Madrid

  11-09-2026 21:28 via formula1.com
  
  Taito Kato took his maiden FIA Formula 3 pole position with a superb performance in Qualifying 1, while in Qualifying 2, it was Tuukka Taponen that came out on top.
  
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• Madring Qualifying 'going to be an exciting one' – Leclerc

  11-09-2026 20:50 via formula1.com
  
  Charles Leclerc believes that Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend is "going to be an exciting one", having got his first taste of the Madring on Friday.
  
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• What the teams said – Friday in Spain

  11-09-2026 20:38 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams report back on their initial impression of the Madring, after Friday practice for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• Lindblad highlights positives despite FP2 crash in Spain

  11-09-2026 20:38 via formula1.com
  
  Despite crashing out of FP2, Arvid Lindblad was satisfied with his performance on the first day of running at the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• Latest Spanish GP odds before Qualifying in Madrid

  11-09-2026 20:23 via formula1.com
  
  Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at the Madring.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Williams

  11-09-2026 20:23 via pitpass.com
  
  It was challenging out there today.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli

  11-09-2026 20:14 via pitpass.com
  
  The combination of high grip and a very smooth track surface encouraged the onset of graining, although this should ease slightly as the circuit continues to evolve.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Alpine

  11-09-2026 20:08 via pitpass.com
  
  It was a day of learning and acclimatising to a new track and getting laps under our belt and going through the data.
  
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• Verstappen assesses Friday performance at the Madring

  11-09-2026 20:06 via formula1.com
  
  Max Verstappen admits that Red Bull are still "getting up to speed" ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, as drivers and teams tackled the Madring for the first time.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Audi

  11-09-2026 19:53 via pitpass.com
  
  It was an interesting first day on a brand-new circuit.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Racing Bulls

  11-09-2026 19:52 via pitpass.com
  
  If we look beyond Arvid's crash during FP2, it has been an excellent day for the team.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Haas

  11-09-2026 19:49 via pitpass.com
  
  We made good improvement between FP1 and FP2, where track conditions were good, although it's a very challenging track.
  
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• Russell shares ‘big question mark’ facing drivers in Spain

  11-09-2026 19:48 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell spent a productive day learning the intricacies of the Madring, earning a place in the top five in both FP1 and FP2.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Ferrari

  11-09-2026 19:48 via pitpass.com
  
  Given the nature of the Madring and the expected difficulty of overtaking, much of the teams' work was focused on preparing for qualifying, which could be a significant factor on the outcome of the race.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Mercedes

  11-09-2026 19:47 via pitpass.com
  
  What we have seen is that the front tyres are having a tough time and that is probably going to be the same story on Sunday.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Practice team notes - McLaren

  11-09-2026 19:46 via pitpass.com
  
  Today presented a significant challenge, particularly with the gearbox issue that cost Lando a substantial amount of track time in FP2.
  
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• 'A big setback' – McLaren explain Norris' FP2 issue in Madrid

  11-09-2026 19:36 via formula1.com
  
  McLaren has confirmed that a gearbox issue prevented Lando Norris from competing in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, adding it's "a big setback" for the reigning World Champion.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: Second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

  11-09-2026 18:47 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  
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• F1: Antonelli edges out Ferraris in FP2

  11-09-2026 18:27 via pitpass.com
  
  Kimi Antonelli sets the pace in second practice at the Madring, as drivers continue to get to grips with this demanding new track.
  
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• Antonelli sets the pace ahead of Leclerc during Madring FP2

  11-09-2026 18:22 via formula1.com
  
  Kimi Antonelli returned to the top of the timesheets in FP2 at the Madring, beating both Ferrari drivers to set the fastest lap.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times

  11-09-2026 18:08 via pitpass.com
  
  Times from today's second free practice session for the Tag Heuer Gran Premio de Espana.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: FP2 in Madrid resumes after Lindblad crash

  11-09-2026 17:54 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  
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• F2: Beganovic flies in Madrid to take second pole of 2026

  11-09-2026 17:24 via formula1.com
  
  Dino Beganovic would not be denied top spot in Qualifying around the Madring, earning his second pole position of the 2026 campaign.
  
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• How Sainz became the heart of the Spanish GP in Madrid

  11-09-2026 17:11 via formula1.com
  
  As Formula 1 returns to Madrid, Carlos Sainz and his fans reflect on what he means to the city that raised him.
  
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• Mercedes target Madring gains as all upgrades are revealed

  11-09-2026 16:58 via formula1.com
  
  Take a look at the full list of upgrades teams have brought to the Spanish Grand Prix as they continue to chase performance.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

  11-09-2026 16:58 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  
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