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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Dominic Booth

Formula One: Spanish grand prix qualifying: Oscar Piastri takes pole – as it happened

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris competes in the qualification session.
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris competes in the qualification session. Photograph: Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP/Getty Images

And that concludes our coverage of today’s qualifying session. McLaren had the speed, as expected, with very little changing despite all the chat around front wings and the FIA’s supposed clampdown on flexing. Versappen continues to be a lone wolf for Red Bull, with the rest battling for points.

Let’s see what unfolds in tomorrow’s main race. It’d be a major shock if we don’t see an orange car cross the line in first place. Here’s Giles Richards’ report from Barcelona:

If I was a betting man, I’d lump on Oscar Piastri winning this year’s championship. He looks to have the quickest car and he’s driving it slightly better than Lando Norris.

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