Leclerc makes the Ferrari power unit roar to top morning session on Friday

A total of eight teams are on track today at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Williams is not present, while Mercedes and Racing Bulls have already completed the maximum three permitted days on track.

Leclerc was reportedly the fastest, setting an unofficial lap time of 1:16.653. The Ferrari driver completed 79 laps.

Max Verstappen could also return to action. GPblog understands that the team could not be on track yesterday as additional parts also had to be flown in from Milton Keynes. The RB22 is now ready for Verstappen, who reportedly clocked the third fastest time this morning.

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