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2023 Formula 1 Spanish GP
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F1 Spanish GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP1 & FP2
Friday's action from the seventh round of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
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Tsunoda improves to third on the medium tyre with a 1m17.198s behind the two Red Bulls
Several drivers are running Pirelli's prototype tyre, including both Alpines and Carlos Sainz
Perez is complaining of bouncing heading into the final corner
Hulkenberg goes third quickest, 1.491s off Verstappen's best time, but on the soft tyre
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Not for long - Verstappen is back to the top with a 1m15.945s
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Perez now goes quickest with a 1m16.420s, 0.163s quicker than Verstappen
Perez slots in second with a 1m17.465s, just 0.040s behind his team-mate
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Verstappen goes quickest with a 1m17.425s, ahead of Gasly and Perez
It's already looking busy out on track as teams test their upgrades and the drivers adjust to the new layout.
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FP1 is now under way!
It's looking like a warm one in Barcelona - air temperature is 24.8 °C, with a track temperature of 41.4 °C.
Plenty of top teams have brought upgrades to this weekend's race, including Mercedes and Ferrari. Check them out here: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mercedes-adds-to-upgrade-package-as-top-f1-teams-reveal-changes/10477113/
One of today's main talking points will be the removal of the final chicane, which Williams driver Alex Albon says should pave the way for more overtaking.
Hello and welcome to our live updates ahead of FP1 for Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix!
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