Karun Chandhok expects McLaren to regain their Miami form and challenge Mercedes for pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Sky Sports pundit believes recent front wing modifications, coupled with the Barcelona circuit's characteristics, will bring McLaren back into contention after struggling in Canada and Monaco. McLaren was Mercedes' closest rival in Miami, but couldn't threaten the top spots in the subsequent races.
Free practice sessions in Barcelona hinted at a closer fight. George Russell topped FP1 for Mercedes, with Oscar Piastri second for McLaren. Later, Lando Norris went fastest in FP2, ahead of Russell and Piastri. Chandhok hopes McLaren can translate this practice pace into strong qualifying performance. The stage is set for a tight battle between the two teams, potentially shaking up the grid order as the European season heats up.
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