Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes pole for sixth race of 2022 season
Max Verstappen P2 for Red Bull but suffers mechanical issue on final flying lap
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) P3, George Russell (Mercedes) P4, Sergio Perez (Red Bull) P5, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) P6
Eliminated in Q2: Norris (McLaren), Ocon (Alpine), Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri), Gasly (Alpha Tauri), Zhou (Alfa Romeo)
Eliminated in Q1: Vettel (Aston Martin), Alonso (Alpine), Stroll (Aston Martin), Albon (Williams), Latifi (Williams)
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads drivers' standings on 104 points, 19 clear of Red Bull's Max Verstappen
The Aston Martin of Lance Stroll and McLaren of Lando Norris nearly collide in the pit lane. Norris is not happy with that Aston release.
The two Ferraris have come out to play. Charles Leclerc, carrying on from all three practice sessions, goes quickest with a 1:19.861. Carlos Sainz, to the roar of the crowd, is second.
Red soft tyres as far as the eye can see.
Max Verstappen jumps to the top of the board with a time 0.356 seconds quicker than his team-mate Perez.
No surprise then. Sergio Perez goes quickest with a 1:20.447. Team-mate Max Verstappen now takes over...
Zhou is first to place a time with a 1:21.065.
Red Bull have sent Mexican Sergio Perez out already to get a lap in.
Zhou Guanyu in the Alfa Romeo is joined out on track early by the two Alpha Tauris.
Mick Schumacher is strapped into the Haas, but there is plenty of last minute checks still going on by the mechanics.
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Mick Schumacher and Pierre Gasly - who also had some troubles in third practice - will both be out to take part in qualifying.
Q1 is green
Two DRS zones and 16 corners for drivers to sink their teeth into.
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Peter Layzell: Mercedes seem a little better on one of their favourite tracks so wouldn't it be great to see 'Mr Saturday' aka George Russell do something special in qualifying today!
Right, I've managed to shoo the dog away to stop her nicking my custard slice. I need a full fuel load.
Are we ready for qualifying?
Only 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer!
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Full carnival atmosphere at the circuit now. The orange army are out for Max Verstappen and the Spanish contingent are in full voice for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alosno.
A special face has popped into to see the Silver Arrows...
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Image source, Getty ImagesWherever he ends up on the grid this weekend, Barcelona will always be a special place for Hamilton, as it's the circuit the Mercedes driver secured his 100th career pole position, edging out title rival Max Verstappen by 0.036 seconds last year.
Hamilton is the only member of this exclusive club. It'll be a long time before he has any company.
Image source, Getty ImagesIf anyone knows how to put their car at the front of the field for a Sunday grand prix in the Spanish sun, it's Lewis Hamilton.
Granted, the chances of it happening again today are not as favourable as in recents times, but the seven-time world champion has been on pole position on six occasions in the last 10 years.
We'll save Pastor Maldonado for tomorrow...
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Jack Nicholls
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator
There are so many different elements at play, in terms of how sort of weak Ferrari are in the first sector, but very strong in the second - can they get that sorted out?
Different paces in the cars as well. Getting it all hooked up and putting it all together is going to be absolutely fascinating.
Both Jennie and former F1 mechanic Marc Priestley are running votes on their Twitter accounts as they prepare for qualifying commentary.
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