Max Verstappen topped the timesheet on the opening day of the first in-season test in Spain, while Toro Rosso's programme was disrupted by a precautionary engine change. The Dutchman, fresh from his podium of the season at the Circuit de Catalunya, finished the day with a best time of 1:17.528 on supersofts and 145 laps under his belt on a very productive day for Red Bull. Carlos Sainz finished just 0.034 seconds behind in the Renault, while Sebastian Vettel completed the front three by being a tenth slower than the leading Dutchman. Lunchtime leader Romain Grosjean slipped down to P4 in the standings, not improving on his best morning time of 1:18.449, as Lewis Hamilton, who trialled new...
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