George Russell claimed pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, giving the Mercedes driver a platform to claw back ground on team-mate and championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Teams have agreed to increase the distance between grid rows from the Sachsenring round onwards, a direct response to the multi-rider crash at Barcelona that left Johann Zarco still recovering.
Colton Herta is set to make his Formula 1 free practice debut at the Spanish Grand Prix, a landmark step in a pursuit of the grid that has stretched across several years and one very public regulatory setback.
Williams will run a special tribute livery on Alex Albon's car at the Spanish Grand Prix, while two rookies are set to make their Formula 1 practice appearances at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Max Verstappen converted a second-place grid slot into a commanding Spanish Grand Prix victory, passing polesitter Lando Norris early and building an unassailable lead across 66 laps to stretch his championship advantage to 69 points.