Hamilton causes headaches for multiple drivers in FP1 at the Madring

Hamilton was involved in multiple incidents during the first practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix. In some cases, he said he was held up by another driver, while in others, he was the car in front.

First, it was Charles Leclerc who said over the team radio that Ferrari needed to keep an eye on the situation, as he assumed that the Briton had no idea he was approaching from behind.

Towards the end of the session, two drivers voiced their concerns. First was Nico Hulkenberg, who encountered the Ferrari through the final corners. The German said over the team radio: "Oh my god. I mean, that's just nasty, he could've easily let me by, and I finish the lap and easily let him by again."

Then, Carlos Sainz was also not pleased with the way Hamilton let him past through the famous 'Monumental' corner. He added: "Lewis, letting me by in the middle of Turn 12, it's always the same, it's so dangerous. Like it takes zero effort to be two meters more to the left. Zero effort..."

Mercedes' George Russell topped the first ever free practice session at the Madring circuit with a 1:34:077. Kimi Antonelli finished second, while Charles Leclerc completed the top three in the Spanish capital. Behind the Monegasque, Hamilton finished fourth.