Sainz holds the second position, slight contact for Norris (ANSA). Regular start in the Formula 1 Spanish GP and Max Verstappen, starting from pole, immediately took the lead of the race.
A slight contact with Lewis Hamilton damaged the front wing of Lando Norris' McLaren. Charles Leclerc started from the pit lane and was forced to make a comeback. The Monegasque driver, who had reported problems with his car during qualifying, had qualified 19th on the starting grid.