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Kimi Antonelli gains advantage from virtual safety car in Spain

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:58 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Kimi Antonelli gains advantage from virtual safety car in Spain

Summary

Kimi Antonelli capitalized on a crucial virtual safety car deployment during Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix on September 16, 2026. The incident was triggered by Lance Stroll's retirement, enabling Antonelli to take the lead in a race that initially favored Lando Norris. Both drivers were competitive throughout, but Antonelli's timely strategy shift proved decisive. The race remains ongoing as drivers navigate the laps ahead.

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By the Numbers

•Kimi Antonelli leads during the Spanish Grand Prix.
•Lance Stroll's retirement triggers a virtual safety car.
•Lando Norris was initially ahead before the safety car.

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What they're saying

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There’s no doubt everything fell perfectly into place for Kimi Antonelli to win Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix. The virtual safety car triggered by Lance Stroll’s retirement came at the perfect moment, changing the course of a race that, until that point, had seemed destined to end with victory for Lando Norris. Having already passed the pitlane entry by the time the VSC was deployed ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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