Barcelona Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc retires from the Barcelona Grand Prix with a steering failure, conceding he played no part in Ferrari’s victory as Lewis Hamilton returns to the top step. The setback sharpens questions over reliability and leaves Leclerc focused on rebuilding confidence and consistency.

Reigning world champion Lando Norris settles for third in Barcelona, acknowledging Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had the pace while stressing McLaren’s progress in a demanding race. His podium keeps him firmly in the title conversation but underlines the work still to do.

Charles Leclerc avoids a sporting sanction after stewards review an FP3 incident in which he briefly impeded Nico Hülkenberg at the Barcelona Grand Prix. Ferrari instead receives a formal warning over radio communication procedures.

Lewis Hamilton will sit out first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Ferrari reserve Dino Beganovic taking over in FP1 amid a wider wave of rookie outings across the grid.