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via f1oversteer.comLando NORRIS leads the Qualifying at MadringLando NORRIS takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Madring, Spain.Lewis HAMILTON leads the Qualifying at MadringLewis HAMILTON takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Madring, Spain.Max VERSTAPPEN leads the Qualifying at MadringMax VERSTAPPEN takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Madring, Spain.George RUSSELL leads the Qualifying at MadringGeorge RUSSELL takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Madring, Spain.Liam LAWSON leads the Qualifying at MadringLiam LAWSON takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Madring, Spain.Sergio PEREZ leads the Qualifying at MadringSergio PEREZ takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Madring, Spain.
via RacingNews365Toto Wolff defends Mercedes' strategy decisions amid criticismMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has responded to criticism regarding the team's treatment of George Russell during the Italian Grand Prix. He dismissed the comments from critics, referring to them as 'couch warriors' and defended the strategic decisions made during the race.
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via PlanetF1Toto Wolff Critiques Ferrari After Monza Driver ClashToto Wolff has criticized Ferrari following the collision between their drivers at the Italian Grand Prix. He suggested that Mercedes could have appeared foolish in a similar situation.
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via Motorsport.comOliver Bearman Excluded from Spanish GP Qualifying After CrashOliver Bearman will not participate in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix due to a significant crash during the final practice session. The session was also affected by another incident involving Lewis Hamilton, with Kimi Antonelli recording the fastest time.
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via f1oversteer.comKimi Antonelli Leads Disrupted FP3 at Spanish Grand PrixKimi Antonelli set the fastest time in a heavily interrupted final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton's crash contributed to multiple red flags, impacting the overall running of the session.
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via F1iKimi Antonelli Leads Final Practice Amid Crashes in MadridKimi Antonelli secured the fastest time in the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring. The session was interrupted by crashes involving Lewis Hamilton and Ollie Bearman, resulting in red flags and delays.
+ 6 moreSat 12 Sep · 11:10 UTC90Kimi ANTONELLI leads the Practice 3 at MadringKimi ANTONELLI takes the lead from Lewis HAMILTON — live from Madring, Spain.
via RacingNews365Practice 3 at Madrid Sees Competitive Times from Top DriversThe final practice session for the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid featured strong performances from multiple drivers. Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc showcased their speed, leading at different points during the session.+ 1 moreSat 12 Sep · 09:25 UTC
via Motorsport WeekCharles Leclerc insistent of Ferrari improvements despite being ‘still behind’ rivalsCharles Leclerc has stated that Ferrari has made a significant advancement with its latest power unit, the ADUO 2-spec, which was introduced at the Monza circuit. Despite this progress, he acknowledges that the team remains behind competitors such as Mercedes and McLaren, particularly at power-sensitive tracks like Monza.
Leclerc expressed that while the new engine has met the expectations set by the team, there is still a considerable gap to close before reaching its full potential. He emphasized the importance of continued efforts to improve and recognized that the performance differences observed at Monza were influenced by the track layout.
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via grandprix.comFerrari reportedly holds back Leclerc engine as a precautionFerrari made a strategic decision to use an earlier engine specification for Charles Leclerc during the Madrid race as a precaution. This choice was influenced by the limited time available for checks on his upgraded Monza engine following an accident at the Italian Grand Prix, where initial inspections revealed no significant issues.
The team aimed to maximize preparation time on the unfamiliar circuit by avoiding potential complications from engine problems. While the Monza engine is still considered recoverable, Ferrari has not confirmed when it will be back in service, nor have they abandoned the upgrade.
via f1chronicle.comKimi Antonelli Dominates Qualifying at New Madring CircuitKimi Antonelli secured the top position in qualifying at the Madring circuit in Spain. The young driver outperformed Sergio Perez, establishing himself as the leader on the opening day.
via Formula1.comLeclerc Anticipates Challenging Qualifying at New Madrid CircuitCharles Leclerc has described the upcoming qualifying session at the Madring as potentially one of the most challenging of the 2026 Formula 1 season. He believes the new circuit will provide an exciting spectacle, although overtaking may prove difficult.
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via f1oversteer.comJuan Pablo Montoya sees the one area Lando Norris ‘always’ outclasses Oscar PiastriJuan Pablo Montoya feels Mercedes’ George Russell and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri face the same issue because of their teammates, Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. ...Fri 11 Sep · 18:00 UTC
via espn.comKimi Antonelli Tops FP2 at Spanish Grand Prix in MadridKimi Antonelli recorded the fastest time in the second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring. He outpaced notable competitors including Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, following a red flag incident caused by Arvid Lindblad.
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via f1oversteer.comAlex Brundle heard Lewis Hamilton being ‘pressured’ by Ferrari in unaired radio message at MadringDuring the first day of practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, Alex Brundle reported that Ferrari's pit wall was pressuring Lewis Hamilton to increase his commitment through Turn 12. This corner is noted for its challenging characteristics, and the team emphasized the importance of this area for their energy deployment strategy. Hamilton was struggling in this section, which was crucial for optimizing engine delivery.
In the practice sessions, George Russell led FP1 while Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in FP2. Charles Leclerc performed well for Ferrari but was still significantly behind the Mercedes drivers, particularly in the final sector. The overall performance of the Ferrari cars indicated inconsistencies, particularly in matching the pace of their competitors.Fri 11 Sep · 17:00 UTCPage 1 of 28