McLaren Surges Ahead in Barcelona

McLaren’s Norris and Piastri dominated Barcelona practice, with Norris topping session two and Piastri right behind—both praising the car’s improved window despite heat and wind. Mercedes’ Russell shone, while Antonelli clawed back positives after missing FP1. Ferrari edged closer to the front, though Leclerc admitted rivals are ahead. Hamilton struggled with a front wing issue after skipping FP1. Red Bull’s Verstappen found the car unbalanced and grippy, but both he and Hadjar are pushing for overnight fixes. Pirelli predicts a grueling race with at least two pit stops due to high tire wear, especially as temps rise—mediums and softs degrade similarly, with yellow-walled mediums showing slight adaptability. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f7ca572caf1fee1