Russell on Top as FP1 at New Madrid Circuit Sees Hamilton Impeding Rivals

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Mercedes’ George Russell led FP1 at the new Madring Madrid circuit with a 1m34.077s, beating Antonelli and Leclerc as Mercedes grabbed a provisional 1-2. Lewis Hamilton started fast but later impeded several rivals around La Monumental, while Verstappen sat fifth and Alonso was 15th in a session of improving lap times after the soft-tyre switch.
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