The Formula 1 action returned this weekend, now, from Catalonia, to experience the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix. And on the second day of activities, it will be Free Practice 3 and qualifying that will steal the spotlight.
During this weekend, the hosts Carlos Sainz Jr. and Fernando Alonsothey will seek to take the places closest to the lead, like the Mexican ‘Checo’ Pérez, from Red Bull.
In FP1 and FP2, the Mexican did not have the expected success, since having placed fifth in the first, fell to position 13which will seek to amend this Saturday in which The objective is only one: obtain the pole position to start from first position, or at least close to it.
‘Checo’ Pérez will seek pole position in Montmeló, Spain. (Photos: EFE).
Spanish GP free practice: How did ‘Checo’ do in FP1, FP2 and FP3?
This June 21, the first two free practice sessions were held at the Montmeló Circuitin Catalonia, Spain, which includes 4,657 meters.
During free practice 1, held at 4:30 a.m. (Central Mexico time), there was an incident 20 minutes from the end, as the Spaniard Fernando Alonso had a part of the carbon fiber detached from his front wing. , causing a red flag for a few moments.
Results of Free Practice 1 at the 2024 Spanish GP. (Photo: Formula 1)
‘Checo’ Pérez finished in fifth place, with a time of 1:14,692. In that one, it was Lando Norris who took first place.
For the second free practice things became complicated for the Mexican driver, despite the fact that in this second session no incidents occurred that would lead to the suspension of the session.
Having sneaked into the top 5 previously, it dropped to 13th place thanks to the fact that your best time traveling the circuit was 1:14,081. Although he improved compared to the first, it was not enough to be among the first places, made up of Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.
Results of Free Practice 2 at the 2024 Spanish GP. (Photo: Formula 1)
Formula 1 Spanish GP qualy times and dates: When and at what time is the F1 2024 classification?
Once again you will have to set the alarm early in case you don’t want to miss a single minute of the activities that F1 has prepared this weekend.
This Saturday will be the second day of Formula 1 activities, which include Free Practice 3 and classification. In Mexico, you can enjoy them as long as you get up early.
- Practice 3: Saturday, June 22, 4:30 am.
- Classification of the Spanish Grand Prix 2024: Saturday, June 22, 8:00 a.m..
F1 activities this Saturday start early. (Photo: EFE)
F1 broadcast: Where can I watch the 2024 Spanish GP live from Mexico?
The activities of the tenth race of the 2024 F1 season are available both in cable or satellite service, and in streaming, on the following signals:
- Fox Sports
- Fox Sports 3
- Fox Sports Premium
- F1 TV
In addition, El Financiero provides minute-by-minute coverage and can be followed from the site or application.
There are several streaming channels where you can watch F1 live. (Photo: EFE)
Results and podium for ‘Checo’ in F1: How did Sergio Pérez do in the Spanish Grand Prix?
The Spanish Grand Prix is a race where ‘Checo’ Pérez has been close to the podium several times since he started competing.
However, the Mexican’s performance in Montmeló in recent years has led him to rise on one occasion. In the last 5 races, these have been the places occupied by ‘Checo’:
- Spanish GP 2023: He stayed close to the podium, in the place 4.
- Spanish GP 2022: This was the first time ‘Checo’ went up to the podium in Spain in second place.
- Spanish GP 2021: Repeated in the site 5.
- Spanish GP 2020: He stayed in the fifth position.
- Spanish GP 2019: He occupied the place 15without adding points.
In recent years, the Spanish Grand Prix has been a race with ups and downs for ‘Checo’. (Photo: EFE / Mexsport)
How is ‘Checo’ doing in the 2024 Formula 1 driver classification? This is how the F1 championship looks so far
Sergio Pérez’s performance has decreased since the Miami Grand Prix, so from being runner-up, a title he currently holds, he is now in the fifth place with 107 points.
Max Verstappen, current Drivers’ World Champion, is at the top of the standings. Will the Mexican be able to regain his position in the next races?
Until the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix, the championship is formed as follows:
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): 194 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): 138 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren): 131 points
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari): 108 points
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull): 107 points
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): 81 points
- George Russell (Mercedes): 69 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): 55 points
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): 41 points
- Yuki Tsunoda (RB): 19 points
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin): 17 points
- Daniel Ricciardo (RB): 9 points
- Oliver Bearman (Ferrari): 6 points
- Nico Hulkenberg (Haas): 6 points
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine): 3 points
- Alexander Albon (Williams): 2 points
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine): 2 points
- Kevin Magnussen (Haas): 1 point
- Zhou Guanyu (Sauber): 0
- Valtteri Bottas (Sauber): 0
- Logan Sargeant (Williams): 0
‘Checo’ Pérez is currently in fifth place in the 2024 drivers’ championship. (ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/EFE)
