Kimi Antonelli leads final practice after Hamilton and Bearman crashes in Madrid
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time during the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit. The session faced two lengthy red-flag stoppages following crashes by Lewis Hamilton and Oliver Bearman. Hamilton struck the wall at the final corner and continued to drive on three wheels despite team instructions to stop. Barrier repairs caused an extended delay, but Antonelli eventually reclaimed the top spot from Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. The session ended prematurely after Bearman hit a concrete wall at Turn 10, resulting in significant damage to his car. Drivers now look toward qualifying at the Madrid circuit following this disrupted practice session.
- •Kimi Antonelli recorded the fastest lap time of 1m32.797s.
- •Lewis Hamilton caused a red flag after damaging his front wing at Turn 22.
- •Oliver Bearman crashed into a concrete wall at Turn 10, ending the session early.
- •Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri completed the top three times behind Antonelli.
- •Max Verstappen finished fifth as Red Bull struggled with the circuit's kerbs.
- 1:12 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton crashes in FP3, ignores Ferrari instruction
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antoneli tops red-flagged FP3 following Lewis Hamilton, Oliver Bearman crashes
- 12:02 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antoneli tops red-flagged FP3 following Lewis Hamilton, Oliver Bearman crashes
"Championship leader Kimi Antonelli heads into qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix's challenging Madring circuit with the fastest time, following a final Formula 1 practice session marred by two crashes. Antonelli fended off advances by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to reclaim top spot after a lengthy stoppage during the middle of the practice session in Madrid. FP3 was halted after 23 minutes ...Keep reading
"Antonelli pips Charles Leclerc in final practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton caused a lengthy red flag
"Kimi Antonelli set the pace in the final practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix in what was a heavily-disrupted session.
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External links- ESPN F1Sep 12, 2026, 1:12 PMHamilton crashes in FP3, ignores Ferrari instruction
Kimi Antonelli set the pace in the final practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix in what was a heavily-disrupted session.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:02 PMF1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antoneli tops red-flagged FP3 following Lewis Hamilton, Oliver Bearman crashes
Antonelli pips Charles Leclerc in final practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton caused a lengthy red flag
- Motorsport.comSep 12, 2026, 12:02 PMF1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antoneli tops red-flagged FP3 following Lewis Hamilton, Oliver Bearman crashes
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli heads into qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix's challenging Madring circuit with the fastest time, following a final Formula 1 practice session marred by two crashes. Antonelli fended off advances by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to reclaim top spot after a lengthy stoppage during the middle of the practice session in Madrid. FP3 was halted after 23 minutes ...Keep reading
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