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The end of Formula 1’s second triple-header sees it head toꦍ the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which plays host to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Usually held in May, F1 heads to Spain ಞafter back-to-back races at Silverstone.

Heading to Spain in the middle of the summer means temperatures will be a lot warmer than usual, especial𒆙ly compared to winter testing here back in February.

Lewis Hamilton stormed to a 92nd career pole position, beating Valꦉtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen.

Sergio Perez - on his return -꧅ starts fourth ahead of Lance Stroll and Alexander Albon.

Last time out

Pirelli’s d🍰ecision to🌳 bring softer tyres to the second race at Silverstone proved to be a critical one with Max Verstappen storming to a shock victory.

Despite securing a 1-2 in qualifying yet again, Mercedes was unable to maintain its advantage into t♑he race, blistering its rear tyres quickly allowing the Red Bull driver to take his first victory of 2020. 

The result means Lewis Hamilton has a 🍷30-point lead over Verstappen going inꦛto Spain, with Bottas a further four points back.

Charles Leclerc continu😼ed his strong run of form, finishing fourth at the 70th Anniversary GP.

Alexander Albon r🐠ecovered from ninth on the grid to finish fifth, beating the two Racing Points of Lance Stroll and Nico Hulkenberg.

Esteban Ocon, Lando Norris and&๊nbsp;Daniil Kvyat completed the points-paying positions.

What to expect from this weekend?

Mercedes𝓀 will once again be the team to ✅beat in qualifying but warmer track temperatures may allow Red Bull to close the gap over a race distance.

Pirelli has nominated the C1, C2 and C3 tyres for🐭 this weekend - the hardest three compounds it can bring to a grand prix.

No rain is expected this weekend.