What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Friday practice sessions at the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix marked the first competitive running at the circuit's new venue, the Madring. Kimi Antonelli led the way in FP2, while a crash by Lindblad disrupted proceedings. Drivers have generally praised the track's tricky, technical character, but tyre graining has emerged as a significant challenge heading into the race weekend.