Summary

  • Hamilton fastest, Bottas 2nd, Raikkonen 3rd, Vettel 4th

  • Hamilton fastest in first practice

  • Alonso breaks down after three corners, then leaves circuit

  • Teams bring upgrades for fifth race of the season

  1. Rain in Spain?published at 08:39 British Summer Time 12 May 2017

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    Spanish Grand Prix Forecast

    There's a chance of rain this weekend. Watch the video above to find out when.

  2. Postpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 12 May 2017

    Good morning!

    Welcome along to our coverage of practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.

    The season is ticking along nicely with Mercedes and Ferrari winning two races each but an expected challenge from Red Bull has failed to materialise.

    That could change this weekend, however, with the Milton Keynes-based team bringing a raft of upgrades to Barcelona that they hope will turn them into 2017 title contenders.

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  3. Time to join the party?published at 08:31 British Summer Time 12 May 2017

    Ferrari.

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    Mercedes.

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    Ferrari.

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    Mercedes.

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    Isn't it about time these guys joined the party?

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