Barcelona, 22 June 2024 – They will be staged this afternoon from 16 the qualifications of the Formula 1 Spanish GPwho will decide the starting grid for tomorrow’s race, which starts at 3pm. It has been a complicated weekend for the team so far. Ferrariwho experienced some problems during the session yesterday’s free practice. He was the one who struggled the most Charles Leclerc, which didn’t find the right fit either with the medium or soft tyres. Better performance, however, for Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard appeared more fluid on the track, both during the qualifying simulation and during the race pace simulation. Excellent performance McLaren with Lando Norris, who managed to record excellent times during the first two PL sessions. No rain is forecast for today on the circuit, which will be covered by some clouds. Same conditions tomorrow too, which would allow the riders to race on a dry track.
Free Practice 3
The third free practice session on the Barcelona circuit has concluded. Great performance by Ferrari with Sainz, ranked first (1:13.013). Excellent result for the Red team also in the last half hour, when the riders simulated the race pace. McLaren continues to shine with Norris, who recorded an excellent time in qualifying simulations (1:13.043). The PL3 session ends with some sparks and two yellow flags: Hamilton and Stroll they collided while exiting the corner. The Canadian is a repeat offender, in fact, at the end of the tests, he also comes into contact with Leclerc. The commissioners will investigate the contacts.
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Fire in the paddock
Fear during PL3. A fire broke out in the paddock of the circuit, precisely within the hospitality of the McLaren. The firefighters and all the emergency services intervened promptly. No consequences for those present.
