The Dutchman was the fastest at the start of the action in Montmeló, with locals Alonso and Sainz still somewhat behind. In the best of his 31 laps, Verstappen covered the 4,675 meters of the Circuit de Catalunya track in one minute, 14 seconds and 606 thousandths.
The second free practice will be played from 12 noon, with clouds that threaten rain. The Spanish Grand Prix is the seventh of the Formula 1 World Championship, which takes place at the Montmelo circuit (Barcelona)