F1 practice LIVE: Spanish Grand Prix 226 times, results, radio & updates from Madrid
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Key Points:
- Crashes involving Lewis Hamilton and Oliver Bearman during final practice at the Madrid Grand Prix have highlighted safety concerns about the new Madring circuit, described as "very high risk" by Mercedes driver George Russell.
- Hamilton crashed at the final corner, damaging his front wing and causing a significant delay for barrier repairs, leading officials to temporarily stop the session clock to allow drivers more track time.
- Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in the session, improving on Charles Leclerc's benchmark, while Hamilton ended ninth fastest and Bearman's crash brought the session to an early end.
- Aston Martin's Lance Stroll will start the race from the back of the grid due to exceeding his season's engine part allocation and fitting a new engine.
- Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 14:30 BST, with teams working to repair the damaged cars of Hamilton, Bearman, and potentially Alex Albon before the session starts.
