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RSS ↗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.
via the-race.comLando Norris Secures Pole Position at Spanish Grand PrixLando Norris achieved pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the newly inaugurated Madring circuit. He outperformed championship leader Kimi Antonelli during the qualifying session, marking his third pole of the season.
via RacingNews365McLaren Initiates Talks to Hire Verstappen's Race EngineerMcLaren is reportedly in discussions with Red Bull to secure Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, ahead of the 2028 season. The team aims to expedite Lambiase's release as Red Bull prepares for a transition to a new engineer.
via RacingNews365Toto Wolff Defends Mercedes Against Criticism from FansMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has responded to accusations from fans regarding the team's strategy during the Italian Grand Prix. He labeled the criticism as unfounded and referred to those making the claims as 'couch warriors'.
via gpfans.comLando Norris Secures Pole Position at 2026 Spanish Grand PrixLando Norris achieved pole position during the qualifying session for the 2026 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli will start alongside him on the front row at the newly inaugurated Madring circuit.
via AutosportF1 Spanish GP: Antonelli tops FP3 after Hamilton and Bearman cause red flagsKimi Antonelli secured the fastest time in the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, clocking in at 1m32.797s. The session was interrupted by two separate crashes, first involving Lewis Hamilton, who damaged his front wing after hitting the wall, and later Oliver Bearman, whose crash brought out another red flag.
Despite the interruptions, Antonelli managed to reclaim the top spot after initially being behind Charles Leclerc. Leclerc had set a competitive time of 1m32.963s before Antonelli's final lap. The session concluded with Antonelli leading, followed by Leclerc and McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
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.
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.
via RaceFansKimi 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.Kimi ANTONELLI leads the Practice 3 at MadringKimi ANTONELLI takes the lead from Lewis HAMILTON — live from Madring, Spain.Gabriel BORTOLETO leads the Practice 3 at MadringGabriel BORTOLETO takes the lead from Lando NORRIS — live from Madring, Spain.
via Motorsport WeekCarlos Sainz confirms Williams ‘putting all the eggs in next year’s basket’Carlos Sainz expressed confidence in Williams' future despite a challenging season, stating that the team is 'putting all the eggs in next year's basket.' Currently, Williams sits ninth in the Constructor's Standings with only 11 points, and Sainz noted that both he and teammate Alex Albon have not added to their tally since the Monaco Grand Prix. An upgraded chassis is expected to be introduced at the upcoming race in Azerbaijan, which Sainz hopes will improve their performance.
Sainz also highlighted the importance of learning from the difficulties faced this season, referring to it as a 'bump on the road.' He emphasized the need for the team to bounce back next year and show signs of improvement. Despite the current struggles, Sainz reaffirmed his commitment to Williams by signing a multi-year contract extension, indicating his belief in the team's potential to turn things around.
via f1oversteer.comToto Wolff Comments on Kimi Antonelli's Performance at MadringKimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the season at the Madring during the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite the win, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed some concerns about Antonelli's performance in the race's final stages.
via RacingNews365Max Verstappen's car overhauled by Red BullOn September 12, Red Bull made substantial adjustments to Max Verstappen's car during practice sessions at the new Madring circuit in Spain. Despite these efforts, Verstappen ended FP2 in sixth place, trailing the fastest lap by four-tenths of a second, while Mercedes and Ferrari showed stronger performance at the front.
Wache noted that the team is not panicking after the first day, as they made progress from FP1 to FP2. He acknowledged challenges with mechanical grip and energy deployment, emphasizing the need for further work on the car's setup ahead of qualifying and the race.
via gpfans.comF1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton blasted by F1 rival as Max Verstappen names potential Red Bull replacementLewis Hamilton faced criticism for his driving during the first practice session at the Madring, where several drivers experienced impediments on their hot laps. This incident has raised concerns ahead of the qualifying session scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Max Verstappen humorously suggested that he could be replaced at Red Bull by Robin Raikkonen, the son of former champion Kimi Raikkonen, who has just joined the team's junior program. Additionally, Charles Leclerc will have a power unit disadvantage compared to Hamilton due to Ferrari's decision to use a previously used engine, while FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed his surprise at the possibility of Fernando Alonso retiring from Formula 1.
via gpfans.com2026 Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Start Time AnnouncedThe qualifying session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix will take place in Madrid. Fans can check the specific start time to catch all the action.
via RacingNews365Lando Norris to rely on Oscar Piastri information in Madrid 'backfoot' recoveryLando Norris faced a setback at the Spanish Grand Prix when he was unable to participate in the second practice session due to a gearbox failure on his McLaren. This issue forced him to miss a significant portion of practice time, which he acknowledged would put him on the back foot as he prepares for the race weekend.
To compensate for the lost time, Norris intends to analyze data from his teammate Oscar Piastri, who successfully completed the session and finished seventh. Piastri noted the challenges of mastering the new circuit and highlighted the importance of tire management, indicating that both drivers will need to work hard to improve their performance ahead of qualifying.
via newsonf1.comHadjar return still uncertain for BakuSep.12 (GMM) Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury appears more serious than initially hoped, with the Red Bull driver still wearing a substantial brace in Madrid and Laurent Mekies refusing to guarantee he will return in Baku. Hadjar has now missed three races, with Liam Lawson again substituting this weekend. Mekies said Red Bull had no hesitation…
via the-race.comLando Norris Secures Pole Position at Spanish Grand PrixLando Norris achieved pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the newly inaugurated Madring circuit. He outperformed championship leader Kimi Antonelli during the qualifying session, marking his third pole of the season.
via RacingNews365McLaren Initiates Talks to Hire Verstappen's Race EngineerMcLaren is reportedly in discussions with Red Bull to secure Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, ahead of the 2028 season. The team aims to expedite Lambiase's release as Red Bull prepares for a transition to a new engineer.
via RacingNews365Toto Wolff Defends Mercedes Against Criticism from FansMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has responded to accusations from fans regarding the team's strategy during the Italian Grand Prix. He labeled the criticism as unfounded and referred to those making the claims as 'couch warriors'.
via gpfans.comLando Norris Secures Pole Position at 2026 Spanish Grand PrixLando Norris achieved pole position during the qualifying session for the 2026 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli will start alongside him on the front row at the newly inaugurated Madring circuit.
via AutosportF1 Spanish GP: Antonelli tops FP3 after Hamilton and Bearman cause red flagsKimi Antonelli secured the fastest time in the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, clocking in at 1m32.797s. The session was interrupted by two separate crashes, first involving Lewis Hamilton, who damaged his front wing after hitting the wall, and later Oliver Bearman, whose crash brought out another red flag.
Despite the interruptions, Antonelli managed to reclaim the top spot after initially being behind Charles Leclerc. Leclerc had set a competitive time of 1m32.963s before Antonelli's final lap. The session concluded with Antonelli leading, followed by Leclerc and McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
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.
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.
via RaceFansKimi 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.Kimi ANTONELLI leads the Practice 3 at MadringKimi ANTONELLI takes the lead from Lewis HAMILTON — live from Madring, Spain.Gabriel BORTOLETO leads the Practice 3 at MadringGabriel BORTOLETO takes the lead from Lando NORRIS — live from Madring, Spain.
via Motorsport WeekCarlos Sainz confirms Williams ‘putting all the eggs in next year’s basket’Carlos Sainz expressed confidence in Williams' future despite a challenging season, stating that the team is 'putting all the eggs in next year's basket.' Currently, Williams sits ninth in the Constructor's Standings with only 11 points, and Sainz noted that both he and teammate Alex Albon have not added to their tally since the Monaco Grand Prix. An upgraded chassis is expected to be introduced at the upcoming race in Azerbaijan, which Sainz hopes will improve their performance.
Sainz also highlighted the importance of learning from the difficulties faced this season, referring to it as a 'bump on the road.' He emphasized the need for the team to bounce back next year and show signs of improvement. Despite the current struggles, Sainz reaffirmed his commitment to Williams by signing a multi-year contract extension, indicating his belief in the team's potential to turn things around.
via f1oversteer.comToto Wolff Comments on Kimi Antonelli's Performance at MadringKimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the season at the Madring during the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite the win, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed some concerns about Antonelli's performance in the race's final stages.
via RacingNews365Max Verstappen's car overhauled by Red BullOn September 12, Red Bull made substantial adjustments to Max Verstappen's car during practice sessions at the new Madring circuit in Spain. Despite these efforts, Verstappen ended FP2 in sixth place, trailing the fastest lap by four-tenths of a second, while Mercedes and Ferrari showed stronger performance at the front.
Wache noted that the team is not panicking after the first day, as they made progress from FP1 to FP2. He acknowledged challenges with mechanical grip and energy deployment, emphasizing the need for further work on the car's setup ahead of qualifying and the race.
via gpfans.comF1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton blasted by F1 rival as Max Verstappen names potential Red Bull replacementLewis Hamilton faced criticism for his driving during the first practice session at the Madring, where several drivers experienced impediments on their hot laps. This incident has raised concerns ahead of the qualifying session scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Max Verstappen humorously suggested that he could be replaced at Red Bull by Robin Raikkonen, the son of former champion Kimi Raikkonen, who has just joined the team's junior program. Additionally, Charles Leclerc will have a power unit disadvantage compared to Hamilton due to Ferrari's decision to use a previously used engine, while FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed his surprise at the possibility of Fernando Alonso retiring from Formula 1.
via gpfans.com2026 Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Start Time AnnouncedThe qualifying session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix will take place in Madrid. Fans can check the specific start time to catch all the action.
via RacingNews365Lando Norris to rely on Oscar Piastri information in Madrid 'backfoot' recoveryLando Norris faced a setback at the Spanish Grand Prix when he was unable to participate in the second practice session due to a gearbox failure on his McLaren. This issue forced him to miss a significant portion of practice time, which he acknowledged would put him on the back foot as he prepares for the race weekend.
To compensate for the lost time, Norris intends to analyze data from his teammate Oscar Piastri, who successfully completed the session and finished seventh. Piastri noted the challenges of mastering the new circuit and highlighted the importance of tire management, indicating that both drivers will need to work hard to improve their performance ahead of qualifying.
via newsonf1.comHadjar return still uncertain for BakuSep.12 (GMM) Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury appears more serious than initially hoped, with the Red Bull driver still wearing a substantial brace in Madrid and Laurent Mekies refusing to guarantee he will return in Baku. Hadjar has now missed three races, with Liam Lawson again substituting this weekend. Mekies said Red Bull had no hesitation…Page 6 of 49