Pain in Spain goes mainly down the drain, explains Permane

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane characterized the team's Friday performance at the Spanish Grand Prix as an excellent day of preparation. The team focused on evaluating the VCARB 03, a vehicle noted for its accessible handling characteristics throughout the season.

Despite the overall positive assessment, the session was interrupted by Arvid Lindblad, who crashed at Turn 13 during the second free practice session. The incident resulted in an early conclusion to Lindblad's running for the day.