F1 practice LIVE: Spanish Grand Prix 226 times, results, radio & updates from Madrid
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Key Points:
- Mercedes dominated the first practice session at the Madring, securing a one-two finish with George Russell leading Kimi Antonelli by 0.286 seconds, while Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton placed third and fourth respectively.
- Oscar Piastri experienced issues with a loose component in his McLaren cockpit, requiring immediate attention from his mechanics during the session.
- Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have resolved previous tensions following their Monza incident, with Hamilton currently topping the timesheets in practice ahead of Leclerc.
- Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar are sidelined due to car issues and injury recovery respectively, with Liam Lawson substituting for Hadjar at Red Bull and Tsunoda filling in for Lawson at Racing Bulls.
- The Madring features challenging tyre demands with Pirelli supplying C2 hard, C3 medium, and C4 soft compounds; the circuit's unique La Monumental corner imposes the highest vertical tyre load of the season.
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