Kimi Antonelli leads final practice session in Madrid after double red flag
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Kimi Antonelli recorded the fastest time in Saturday's final practice session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The Mercedes driver posted a best lap of 1:32.797, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri. The one-hour session experienced two red-flag interruptions caused by high-speed crashes. Lewis Hamilton struck the barrier at the final corner, while Ollie Bearman went off track through Turn 10 in the closing minute. These incidents significantly limited the track time available for teams to gather data before the upcoming qualifying session. Lando Norris followed in fourth place, while Max Verstappen rounded out the top five.
- •Kimi Antonelli set the session-best time of 1:32.797.
- •Lewis Hamilton and Ollie Bearman caused red flags after separate crashes.
- •The session was disrupted for 30 minutes due to incidents and track repairs.
- •Drivers enter qualifying with limited running at the new venue.
- 12:02 PMRacer — Antonelli tops crash-strewn final Madrid practice
"Kimi Antonelli finished fastest in Free Practice 3 from Charles Leclerc ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, as the session was red flagged twice after crashes for Lewis Hamilton and Ollie Bearman.
"Kimi Antonelli beat Charles Leclerc to the top spot in the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, and Oliver Bearman all crashed out.
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External links- RacerSep 12, 2026, 12:02 PMAntonelli tops crash-strewn final Madrid practice
Kimi Antonelli beat Charles Leclerc to the top spot in the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, and Oliver Bearman all crashed out.
- Formula1.com—Antonelli fastest in Madrid FP3 as Hamilton and Bearman crash
Kimi Antonelli finished fastest in Free Practice 3 from Charles Leclerc ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, as the session was red flagged twice after crashes for Lewis Hamilton and Ollie Bearman.
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