- Carlos completed 23 laps and set the ninth fastest time (1:18.702) in the opening Free Practice session, even though the session was slightly compromised by light drizzle.
- The McLaren driver used a set of medium tyres and one of the soft compound. On the former he completed the first part of the session, including a 9-lap run. He set his fastest lap on the latter.
- His run plan was over 20 minutes before the scheduled time after his team found an issue in his power-unit.
