F1 Notes: Hamilton Ferrari Rumours, Aston Martin Upgrades, Verstappen Dominance, And More

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The first day of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend has come to a close and it has been busy on and off the track. 

Max Verstappen took the top of the timesheets during both FP1 and FP2. Some surprise times from Esteban Ocon, who bagged his first podium finish of the 2023 season in Monaco last weekend, and Nico Hulkenberg. 

Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Aston Martin Upgrades Revealed In Full For Spanish Grand Prix
• Ferrari Reveals Red Bull-esque Sidepods For Spanish Grand Prix In Big Transformation
• £80 Million for Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Switch In Staggering Prediction
• Max Verstappen Rubbishes Helmut Marko's Red Bull Upgrade Claims Ahead Of Spanish GP
• Lewis Hamilton Down After Upgrades - "Not What We Were Hoping For"
• Fernando Alonso Backs Lewis Hamilton Over Eighth Championship Title
• Red Bull Ups Horsepower At Spanish Grand Prix With First Power Unit Replacements
• Ferrari Chief Sidesteps Lewis Hamilton Rumours - "Speak About Drivers Later"
• Mercedes Reveals Harsh Reality Of Floor Reveal During Monaco GP

F1 Guides

• Spanish Grand Prix: When And How To Watch FP1, FP2, And FP3
• Spanish Grand Prix Results: Max Verstappen Tops Timesheets During FP1
• Spanish Grand Prix Results: FP2 Ends With Max Verstappen On Top

F1 Social Media

New track layout = New challenge! ✨#SpanishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/JuCFZRAfqQ

— Formula 1 (@F1) June 2, 2023

An excellent overhead view of the new sidepod design fitted to Carlos Sainz’ SF-23, notice the asymmetric cooling louvers on the left and right sides of the engine cover. ⤵️

📸: @RacEng2#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 #F1 https://t.co/YOOEHeorln pic.twitter.com/t35sQx9FB0

— Bryson Sullivan 🇺🇲 (@NaturalParadigm) June 2, 2023

Carlos Sainz by name, Carlos Signs by nature 😉#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/LszMGr9h1I

— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 1, 2023

📰: Lance Stroll says he's optimistic he can pull himself back into a competitive position on the grid, as he doesn't think he's owed luck. As Stroll praises Fernando Alonso despite his advancing age, he believes he can improve despite a difficult start to the season.#F1… pic.twitter.com/0cwybv47Ds

— F1 Naija (@f1_naija) June 2, 2023