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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 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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
+ 6 moreSat 12 Sep · 11:31 UTCKimi 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 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.+ 2 moreSat 12 Sep · 05:45 UTC
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.Sat 12 Sep · 05:20 UTC
via f1chronicle.comKimi Antonelli and Lando Norris Battle for Lead at MadringKimi Antonelli and Lando Norris are competing closely for the lead at the Madring circuit in Spain. Antonelli has shown strong performance, topping the timesheets during qualifying.
via racer.comNorris on the back foot after gearbox issue limits Madring track timeLando Norris faced challenges during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend after a gearbox issue limited his track time in the second practice session. He finished sixth in the first practice, but his performance was hindered by being over 0.8 seconds slower than George Russell, prompting concerns about the car's competitiveness ahead of qualifying.
McLaren's technical director, Mark Temple, acknowledged the setback caused by the gearbox issue, which affected not only Norris but the entire team's ability to gather crucial data on the new circuit. The team plans to analyze data from the first practice and work on improvements to ensure both drivers can maximize their performance in the upcoming sessions.
via Motorsport.comVerstappen Advocates for Driver Input on New F1 CircuitsMax Verstappen has urged Formula 1 to involve drivers in the design of new circuits, particularly in light of concerns about overtaking at the new Madrid track. Despite some chaos in earlier races, the F1 sessions have experienced limited incidents so far.+ 1 moreFri 11 Sep · 18:00 UTC
via f1oversteer.comLando Norris Outperforming Oscar Piastri in 2026 SeasonRalf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya have commented on Lando Norris's performance relative to teammate Oscar Piastri at McLaren in 2026. Both analysts suggest that Norris's skills are highlighting Piastri's struggles in comparison.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 Formula1.comAntonelli sets the pace ahead of Leclerc during Madring FP2During the second practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli emerged as the fastest driver, clocking a time of 1m 33.662s. He outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who finished second and third respectively. The session was interrupted when Arvid Lindblad crashed, which prevented any further improvements to the timesheets after Antonelli's initial lap.
The practice session saw various challenges for drivers, including Fernando Alonso's clutch issue that kept him from participating at the start. Despite the difficulties, the session provided valuable insights for teams as they prepared for the upcoming qualifying rounds. The next practice session is scheduled for September 12 at 12:30 local time.
Fri 11 Sep · 16:23 UTC
via PlanetF1FIA Issues Punishments Following Spanish Grand Prix InvestigationsThe FIA has confirmed penalties for multiple drivers after investigations stemming from the Spanish Grand Prix. The decisions were made by the stewards in response to incidents that occurred during the race.
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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 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.+ 1 moreSat 12 Sep · 13:15 UTCvia 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.+ 7 moreSat 12 Sep · 12:57 UTCvia 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.Sat 12 Sep · 12:05 UTCvia 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.+ 1 moreSat 12 Sep · 12:02 UTCvia 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.+ 5 moreSat 12 Sep · 11:50 UTCvia 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.+ 6 moreSat 12 Sep · 11:31 UTCKimi 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 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.+ 2 moreSat 12 Sep · 05:45 UTCvia 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.Sat 12 Sep · 05:20 UTCvia f1chronicle.comKimi Antonelli and Lando Norris Battle for Lead at MadringKimi Antonelli and Lando Norris are competing closely for the lead at the Madring circuit in Spain. Antonelli has shown strong performance, topping the timesheets during qualifying.via racer.comNorris on the back foot after gearbox issue limits Madring track timeLando Norris faced challenges during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend after a gearbox issue limited his track time in the second practice session. He finished sixth in the first practice, but his performance was hindered by being over 0.8 seconds slower than George Russell, prompting concerns about the car's competitiveness ahead of qualifying.
McLaren's technical director, Mark Temple, acknowledged the setback caused by the gearbox issue, which affected not only Norris but the entire team's ability to gather crucial data on the new circuit. The team plans to analyze data from the first practice and work on improvements to ensure both drivers can maximize their performance in the upcoming sessions.via Motorsport.comVerstappen Advocates for Driver Input on New F1 CircuitsMax Verstappen has urged Formula 1 to involve drivers in the design of new circuits, particularly in light of concerns about overtaking at the new Madrid track. Despite some chaos in earlier races, the F1 sessions have experienced limited incidents so far.+ 1 moreFri 11 Sep · 18:00 UTCvia f1oversteer.comLando Norris Outperforming Oscar Piastri in 2026 SeasonRalf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya have commented on Lando Norris's performance relative to teammate Oscar Piastri at McLaren in 2026. Both analysts suggest that Norris's skills are highlighting Piastri's struggles in comparison.Fri 11 Sep · 18:00 UTCvia 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.Fri 11 Sep · 17:08 UTCvia Formula1.comAntonelli sets the pace ahead of Leclerc during Madring FP2During the second practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli emerged as the fastest driver, clocking a time of 1m 33.662s. He outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who finished second and third respectively. The session was interrupted when Arvid Lindblad crashed, which prevented any further improvements to the timesheets after Antonelli's initial lap.
The practice session saw various challenges for drivers, including Fernando Alonso's clutch issue that kept him from participating at the start. Despite the difficulties, the session provided valuable insights for teams as they prepared for the upcoming qualifying rounds. The next practice session is scheduled for September 12 at 12:30 local time.Fri 11 Sep · 16:23 UTCvia PlanetF1FIA Issues Punishments Following Spanish Grand Prix InvestigationsThe FIA has confirmed penalties for multiple drivers after investigations stemming from the Spanish Grand Prix. The decisions were made by the stewards in response to incidents that occurred during the race.+ 1 moreFri 11 Sep · 16:21 UTCPage 4 of 32