Sergio Perez says not participating in the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix left him on the back foot this weekend.
2022 Spanish Grand Prix articles archive
Hamilton encouraged by Mercedes upgrade but “still struggling” with rear balance
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton praised the improvement Mercedes has made to its car at the Spanish Grand Prix but admitted he is still not satisfied with the rear end balance in his W13.
Alonso expects another point-less race after “misunderstanding” causes Q1 exit
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso fears his point-less run will continue in tomorrow’s Spanish Grand Prix after a misunderstanding with his team on the radio led to his elimination in the first round of qualifying.
Leclerc salvages pole after spin as DRS problem thwarts Verstappen
2022 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc claimed pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the chequered flag after spinning on his first attempt in Q3.
2022 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix.
DRS problem cost Verstappen his last chance to take pole position in Spain
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen missed out on pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix after his DRS did not open as he began his final lap.
2022 Spanish Grand Prix grid
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc has taken pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Mercedes gained “a chunk of downforce” from Spanish GP update
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say their Spanish Grand Prix update has clearly improved their W13, but the team is not yet sure whether it will stick with its current car concept.
Leclerc leads Verstappen and Russell in close final practice for Spanish GP
2022 Spanish Grand Prix third practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc completed a clean sweep of quickest times in all three practice sessions ahead of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
De Vries “felt there was more in there” after Williams practice debut
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries says he “felt like there was more” in the car after out-pacing Nicholas Latifi in his first practice outing for Williams.
“I wish I could have done a push lap” says Vips after Red Bull practice debut
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onJuri Vips was left wanting more after making his Formula 1 practice session debut for Red Bull but ending the hour at the bottom of the times sheets.
Why Ferrari’s pace may flatter to deceive, and teams face a tricky tyre decision
2022 Spanish Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onCharles Leclerc was quickest in Friday’s two practice sessions, but Red Bull’s long runs suggest another tough battle awaits Ferrari in Spain.
Red Bull plan internal investigation over whether information leaked to Aston Martin
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner is planning an internal investigation to discover whether Aston Martin received information on the design of the RB18.
Delighted Hamilton says Mercedes upgrade has brought rivals within range
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton is hopeful Mercedes can get within range of Ferrari and Red Bull after their new aerodynamic package gave promising results in practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Boschung withdraws from Barcelona Formula 2 round due to neck pain
Formula 2
Posted onRalph Boschung’s Campos team has confirmed that he will withdraw from the Barcelona Formula 2 round after suffering neck pain during free practice.
Leclerc leads Mercedes drivers in second Barcelona practice
2022 Spanish Grand Prix second practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc was quickest in the second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of the two Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Make your 2022 Spanish Grand Prix predictions
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Stewards reprimand Alonso and Vips for impeding rivals in practice
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso and Juri Vips have been given reprimands for getting in the way of other drivers during first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
2022 Spanish Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix.
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in busy start to practice in Spain
2022 Spanish Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr put Ferrari on top of the times during the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.