George Russell insists he does "have an answer" to Kimi Antonelli's pace but admits he will need good fortune to catch his Mercedes team-mate at the top of the Drivers' Championship.
George Russell was fastest from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest on Formula 1's first day of running at the Spanish Grand Prix's new Madrid circuit as the hugely challenging nature of the Madring was exhibited by a big crash for British rookie Arvid Lindblad.
George Russell has revealed fears over tyre wear for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix after the first day's running at the new Madring.
Several drivers were left frustrated by Lewis Hamilton for getting in the way during first practice of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Highlights from Friday's practice sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Arvid Lindblad brought out the first red flag at the Madring track after this heavy crash on turn 13 during second practice.
F2's Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak walks away after his car went up in flames!

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