Lando Norris maintains momentum in opening practice for Spanish Grand Prix

British driver Lando Norris edged out Max Verstappen in opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Norris saw off Red Bull’s Verstappen by just 0.024 seconds at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya to raise the prospect of another close duel with the championship leader this weekend.

Home favourite Carlos Sainz took third spot for Ferrari, one place ahead of George Russell, with Lewis Hamilton seventh in the other Mercedes.

Neck and neck between Lando and Max