ltxcn.top recaps all﷽ of the news, updates and tidbits of information from the Barcelona paddock after Thursday’s media sessions ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix…

Red Bull ‘example of level’ McLaren need to reach

Lando Norris admits Red Bull’s consistency is an “example of what level” McLaren need to reach in 🍸order to challenge for race wins and ultimately world championships after narrowly missing out on victory to Max Verstappen last time out in Canada. 

Norris said McLaren need to impr🍨ove “very small things” that have “very big consequ𒐪ences' - citing their costly decision not to pit under a Safety Car in Montreal.

Alpine without upgrades before summer break

Esteban Ocon has confirmed th🌸at Alpine will “not have any updates” until after the summer break.ꩵ 

According to the Frenchman, Alpi🌌ne will have to “try and maximise the potential of the car we have in hand” until major updates arrive and that it will be a “good test” for the team.

Several other teams areဣ expected to bring upgrades of various levels of importance.

Yuki Tsunoda on his new ‘calmer’ approach

Yuki Tsunoda has explained the work he h💮as done to improve his emotional control while behind the wheel of his﷽ F1 car.

“My first three or four races I had to really think about it before I pressed the rad🎶io. 

"Now I’ve started to be calm, more naturally, or just being silent. It’s for sure in the right way, the right path. You can’tꦑ just shut up all the time throughout the session because you need to feed back. 

"S🅷o it’s about being calm naturally and always provide a good feedback. I’m happy with the progress right. Trafಌfic for example, I kind of force myself to calm down.”

Logan Sargeant to have ‘equal car’ to Alex Albon

Logan Sargeant says he will have the same spec ca♔r as Williams teammate Alex Albon at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

“It was meant to come🃏 in Canada but some delays pushed it back,” the American explained. 

“Really this was the first ܫone of the year for me and fortunately it’s weight [reducing], so you know that’s going to work, which is aꩵlways nice.

"Qualif♎ying has been so-so tight and everything tenth or hundredth or whatever makes all the difference. So I’m happy I’ll have that in my pocked.”

George Russell assesses England’s chances

Ahead of their second Euro 2024 group match against Denmark tonight, George Russell was asked for his verdict on whether Garet𒆙h Southgate’s side can win the tournament.

“I think they can win, for sure! Watching the games and wh🃏at those guys go through is incredible. It's pretty tough when you have a championship like the Euros, every single game counts and in that sport, anybody can get a victory on their best day. 

"I think we have a really great squad at the moment and I think Gareth [Southgate] is a great coach and they seem to be headed in a really great direction. ♉So fingers crossed they go out there and do their best.”

Charles Leclerc not on Euros hype train

Charles Leclerc revealed♔ he does not ✨“follow football” when asked which team he is following at this summer’s Euro 2024 championship.

“I probably will follow from the semi𒆙-finals onwards, but I really don’t follow football. I like to see a gre🌃at game, but honestly I wouldn’t be able to tell you who the players are. I’m very bad,” the Monegasque said.