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Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice

Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice
BBC News Friday 12 June 2026, 12:39 UTC 1 min read
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Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren's Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren's Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Russell (PERSON) Barcelona (LOCATION) Mercedes (ORG) George Russell (PERSON) McLaren (ORG) Oscar Piastri (PERSON) the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (LOCATION)
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