Spanish GP: Max Verstappen tops first practice in Barcelona as Red Bull display ominous pace, F1 News
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Max Verstappen produces stunning pace in first Spanish Grand Prix practice; world championship leader 0.7s clear of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez; Mercedes and Ferrari off the pace despite upgrades; watch second practice live on Sky Sports F1 from 3:45pm on Friday
Max Verstappen topped first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix from team-mate Sergio Perez as Red Bull laid down an ominous marker in Barcelona.
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Max Verstappen was left frustrated with the setup of his Red Bull during opening practice in Spain.
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What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Spanish GP
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Spanish GP: Max Verstappen tops first practice in Barcelona as Red Bull display ominous pace, F1 News
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What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Spanish GP