PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Why three – or even four – teams could be fighting for pole and victory at the Spanish Grand Prix

The Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya was a hive of activity on Friday, as Formula 1 teams – seven of which had brought a suite of new parts – hit the track for two hours of Friday practice. As has been the case in the last few races, it seems we’ve got a fight on our hands for pole position and the Grand Prix win with three – maybe even four – squads in the mix.

Verstappen favourite but Red Bull under threat

Red Bull have seen their advantage slashed in recent races as the stiff RB20 suffers over the kerbs and bumps.