George Russell topped the first ever free practice session at the Madring circuit with a 1:34:077. Kimi Antonelli finished second, while Charles Leclerc completed the top three in the Spanish capital.

The track is surrounded by concrete walls and he and drivers are circumnavigating it at far higher speeds than they do in the similarly confined Monaco streets.

George Russell says the Madring is the most risky track after Arvid Lindblad's crash, raising fresh Spanish Grand Prix safety concerns.

Formula 2 driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak escaped unharmed after a fiery crash at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Thai driver, in F2 practice on the first morning of action at the new

What a week for Pierre Gasly. On Thursday, he was stripped of his Monaco podium after the FIA’s International Court of Appeal reinstated his time penalties after appeals by Red Bull and McLaren. Two days later, he scored his first F1 pole position in remarkable fashion, pulling off a giant-killing for Alpine, a team sixth in the championship.

George Russell goes quickest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix - hours after saying the circuit has little margin for error.

George Russell trails as Arvid Lindblad demonstrates dangers of Madrid circuit - British rookie Lindblad crashed out after setting one of the fastest times in second practice.

George Russell and Mercedes are delaying his F1 engine penalty. Here's why. George Russell has revealed he will serve his engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit.

George Russell faces a tough road in the 2026 F1 title race after falling 66 points behind Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli. Russell admits Antonelli has performed better this season and deserves his championship lead.