In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren has taken the lead by storm, leaving Max Verstappen in the dust. The final practice session saw Oscar Piastri from McLaren setting the pace, outshining even his teammate Lando Norris and dealing a massive blow to Verstappen, who was left trailing by a full second. The session also witnessed Lewis Hamilton facing struggles behind Charles Leclerc, with gearbox issues plaguing the end of his run.
Despite hopes that new regulations on flexible front wings would shake things up, the top contenders seem to remain unchanged for now. Verstappen, showing glimpses of speed towards the end of the session, might be closer to Piastri than the timesheets suggest. However, it appears that McLaren is in pole position to dominate the race.
The results from the practice session are as follows:
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
2. Lando Norris (McLaren)
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
4. George Russell (Mercedes)
5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
As the reigning F1 champion, Max Verstappen is facing fierce competition this season, with McLaren making a strong statement at the Spanish Grand Prix. The qualifying rounds on Saturday will be crucial, with fans eagerly awaiting the showdown between the top drivers.
Stay tuned for more updates as the drama unfolds at the Spanish Grand Prix, where McLaren’s dominance has set the stage for an intense battle on the track.
