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FP1: Russell heads Piastri in opening Barcelona practice
F1TechnicalJune 12, 2026
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George Russell began the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix weekend in commanding fashion, setting the fastest time in a Free Practice 1 session defined as much by its pace as by the unusually high number of rookie drivers taking part.