What the teams said – Friday in Barcelona-Catalunya

Formula 1 teams and drivers provided their reactions following Friday practice sessions at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend. Lando Norris set the fastest lap of Friday practice during FP2, with his onboard lap highlighted among the session's key moments. Max Verstappen also addressed Red Bull's issues encountered during the Friday running, while McLaren's pace relative to Mercedes was a notable talking point.