Practice data points to Mercedes advantage in Spain

Initial data from the Madring emerged after practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, providing early clues about the competitive picture. Reporting from the sessions pointed to notable signs from both Ferrari and Mercedes.

Across the practice running, Mercedes was reported to be clearly ahead on long-run pace. That comparison was one of the main takeaways from the early analysis of the session data.

The same initial information also highlighted the main enemy for teams heading into the rest of the weekend. Together, the first practice indicators offered an early read on performance trends before qualifying and the race.