Monaco victor Lando Norris straight back to the head of the timesheet in first practice session in Barcelona; new flexi-front wing rules in force for first time; watch Spanish Grand Prix second practi

Formula 1’s hangover from a not-so-successful experiment to spice up another slow Monaco Grand Prix was still being felt at the next race in Spain this weekend.

Last Sunday night Lando Norris was dressed in a tuxedo, attending the annual Prince’s Ball as the winner of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri y Lando Norris están separados por apenas en la cima de la clasificación de pilotos de la Fórmula Uno y el binomio McLaren

To follow: FP3 and qualifying tomorrow, ahead of Sunday’s race (9am ET). And that’s the end of the first free practice session in Barcelona. Lando Norris is quickest with a 1:13.718 set on soft tyres. He’s followed by Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.

Last time out, Hamilton's team-mate Charles Leclerc handed Ferrari their best finish of the season so far with a P2 at home, but Hamilton finished ahead of the Monegasque star in FP1 at the Spanish GP, with the Scuderia's driver duo finishing P3 and P4.

McLaren's Lando Norris won Formula 1's iconic Monaco Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, completing a flawless weekend and making up lost ground in the championship race.

McLaren’s top two are separated by three points in the standings after eight of 24 races. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Norris has doubled down (and eased the pressure) on himself. He won his dream F1 race, and put the 2025 title back in play

Lando Norris has cruised to victory at the Monaco Grand Prix to cut teammate Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 standings lead.