DUTCH GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, AUG 21, 10:30 AM
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Lewis Hamilton will miss Barcelona FP1 as Ferrari gives Dino Beganovic a rookie outing during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
F1 teams will field multiple rookie and reserve drivers in Barcelona FP1, including Fornaroli, Vesti, Iwasa, Browning, Aron and Herta.
The 2026 Barcelona GP is set for hot, dry weather, with 30°C air temperatures and track heat making tyre management crucial.
Alex Albon will surpass Nigel Mansell’s Williams F1 starts record in Barcelona, marking the milestone with a 1992-inspired helmet tribute.
The FIA will hear Alpine’s Right of Review over Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties, with a lost podium and first Alpine podium at stake.
BYD held Monaco meetings with F1 and FIA leaders as Stella Li explores future opportunities, with Christian Horner still linked.
Colton Herta prepares for his Cadillac F1 debut in Barcelona FP1 after simulator work, team integration and a demanding F2 campaign.
The FIA will hear Alpine’s Right of Review over Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties on Thursday before the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Leonardo Fornaroli will make his F1 debut with McLaren in Barcelona FP1, replacing Lando Norris for the opening practice session.
Mercedes confirms Frederik Vesti will replace Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona FP1 as Williams and Cadillac also make rookie changes.
Williams reserve Luke Browning will drive the FW48 in FP1 at Barcelona and Austria as part of the team’s rookie running programme.
Sergio Perez lost Cadillac’s first F1 point in Monaco after a post-race grid-box penalty, but the team showed clear signs of progress.
