PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Why three – or even four – teams could be fighting for pole and victory in Barcelona


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.
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