Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton opened up about their cautious impressions following Friday’s sessions in Japan, describing McLaren’s remarkable pace as “a bit of a surprise” as they prepare for the fierce battles looming this Formula 1 weekend
Johann Zarco tore through the rain-soaked Friday practice at the MotoGP Brazilian GP, setting a blistering pace that crowned him the fastest on the wet track. Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi struggled against the slippery conditions, fighting hard but ultimately finding himself trapped in Q1 as every rider was pushed to their absolute limits
Isack Hadjar called Friday’s practice in Australia “just very messy,” highlighting the challenging track conditions that made it difficult to find a rhythm. The Alpine driver struggled to maintain consistency as the grip levels kept shifting unpredictably
George Russell called his Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix “decent” for Mercedes but expressed some worries about their long-run pace. Still, he remains optimistic and says he feels “in a good place” heading into qualifying
