BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 25: George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W13 during Day Three of F1 Testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 25, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
Irish airline Ryanair has taken a cheeky dig at Mercedes F1 team – here’s everything you need to know about it
Mercedes might have got a warm welcome on their arrival to Spain but the reception was not so cordial on social media. Irish airlines ‘Ryanair‘, who are known for indulging in banter with F1 teams, has taken a cheeky dig at Mercedes on Twitter and the F1 team didn’t hesitate to respond. The hilarious interaction has gone viral on social media in no time and fans have joined in on the banter.
The banter began after Mercedes updated on Twitter that they have left for Barcelona for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Raynair’s Twitter handle taunted them by referring to their recurring technical problems this season and wrote: “Don’t blame us if a wheel is missing.” Mercedes were a good sport and responded: “Just pleased we got a window seat”. However, it was Raynair who had the final laugh. “Good for watching Max fly past”, their hilarious response read.
F1 action moves to Barcelona weekend for the much anticipated Spanish Grand Prix. It will take place from June 2 to June 4 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, a venue which has been the home of this Grand Prix since 1991. The Spanish GP has an illustrious history and this is set to be the 64th edition of this Grand Prix.
A cloudy and pleasant weather is set to welcome F1 teams and fans to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix. The temperature in Barcelona at this time of year is relatively higher than the rest of Europe and moderate showers are not a rare sight. However, teams and fans should get relief from the heat this weekend as it is predicted to remain cloudy. There is a moderate chance of rainfall but it is unlikely to be heavy enough to affect the racing sessions.
Here’s how the complete schedule for the Spanish GP looks like:
Practice 1: Friday, June 2 – 17:00 IST
Practice 2: Friday, June 2 – 20:30 IST
Practice 3: Saturday, June 3 – 16:00 IST
Qualifying: Saturday, June 3 – 19:30 IST
Race: Sunday, June 4 – 18:30 IST
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