If the first two hours of practice at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix are any indication, McLaren remains the team to beat. Even with the new Technical Directive impacting front wings that was put into place ahead of this weekend.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has set the fastest time in Friday's second practice session at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Piastri set his benchmark halfway through the one-hour session to grab the lead from Mercedes driver George Russell.

Piastri ended Friday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on top after setting the pace during second practice as McLaren impressed despite a clampdown on flexi front wings