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Renault: Conditions completely different to pre-season testing

Spanish Grand Prix – Renault say conditions are proving tricky at Catalunya, due to the hot temperatures making it completely different to pre-season testing. Formula 1 is racing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend, considerably later than its usual May slot. This means that temperatures are far hotter than usual for the venue, with track temps hitting 50 degrees during FP2. Despite the huge amount of mileage accumulated at the circuit pre-season during testing, Renault say the conditions are proving far trickier as a result. Esteban Ocon managed P12 during FP1 before improving to P9 in the afternoon, saying: 'It's not been an easy day, but nevertheless, we'll work...
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