All Formula 1 fans have waited a long time for it, but the first free practice of the season is behind us. Expectations around Verstappen were high, but the Dutchman only focused on the medium tyre. A number of drivers did set some faster laps. Daniel Ricciardo ended practice with the fastest time, followed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Ricciardo posted a 1:32:869. The McLaren drivers drove just slightly slower, followed by Yuki Tsunoda. Not everyone drove fast laps on the soft tyre. Max Verstappen only drove on mediums. The Dutchman finished in sixth place, just behind the fastest on mediums, Fernando Alonso. There will probably be more faster laps during the second free practice session.