Kimi Antonelli leads Spanish Grand Prix practice as Arvid Lindblad crashes
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time during Friday's second practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Antonelli posted a 1:33.662 lap time on the new circuit, finishing ahead of Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. The session was interrupted by a red flag after Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad lost control at Turn 13 and hit the barriers, resulting in damage to his front and rear suspension. Despite the incident, Lindblad ended the practice in fourth position ahead of George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri. Lando Norris did not record a lap time due to a gearbox issue with his McLaren. Teams will analyze data from the new track overnight ahead of the final practice session scheduled for Saturday.
- •Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap of 1:33.662 in second practice.
- •Arvid Lindblad crashed into the wall at Turn 13, causing a red flag.
- •Lando Norris remained in the garage due to a mechanical gearbox problem.
- •Fernando Alonso missed the start of the session because of a clutch issue.
- •Final practice is scheduled for 12:30 local time on Saturday, September 12.
- 6:05 PMESPN F1 — Antonelli quickest in FP2 in Madrid, Russell fifth
- 5:22 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Spanish GP at Madring: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Antonelli beats Ferrari to top second practice for F1 Spanish GP
- 4:14 PMAutosport — F1 Spanish GP: Antonelli leads tricky second practice as Lindblad crashes
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lindblad crashes as Antonelli fastest in Madrid
- 4:11 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli leads tricky second practice as Arvid Lindblad crashes
- 4:07 PMRacer — Antonelli to the top, Lindblad stars but shunts in second Spanish GP practice
"Kimi Antonelli has topped second practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, pipping Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Friday afternoon at the new Madring circuit, while Arvid Lindblad crashed. Antonelli set the fastest lap around the halfway mark in the second one-hour session as drivers and teams kept chipping away at their set-ups on the extremely difficult circuit in Madrid. The 5.4km track ...Keep reading
"Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topped second practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, pipping Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Friday afternoon at a hot and challenging Madring circuit. Antonelli set the fastest lap around the halfway mark in the second one-hour session as drivers and teams gradually kept chipping away at their set-ups on the extremely difficult circuit in Madrid. The 5.4km ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Madring with Kimi Antonelli fastest after a tricky second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Mercedes championship leader pipped Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton third as drivers continued to build confidence around Madrid’s new Formula 1 venue. Arvid Lindblad was an eye-catching fourth for Racing Bulls before crashing at ...Keep reading
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External links- ESPN F1Sep 11, 2026, 6:05 PMAntonelli quickest in FP2 in Madrid, Russell fifth
George Russell was left trailing Kimi Antonelli in second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix -- as British rookie Arvid Lindblad crashed out at Formula 1's new "risky" and "car-killer" venue in Madrid.
- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 5:22 PMF1 Spanish GP at Madring: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Madring with Kimi Antonelli fastest after a tricky second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Mercedes championship leader pipped Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton third as drivers continued to build confidence around Madrid’s new Formula 1 venue. Arvid Lindblad was an eye-catching fourth for Racing Bulls before crashing at ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:18 PMAntonelli beats Ferrari to top second practice for F1 Spanish GP
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest in the second practice for the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on Friday. The Mercedes driver clocked the fastest time of 1 minute 33.
- AutosportSep 11, 2026, 4:14 PMF1 Spanish GP: Antonelli leads tricky second practice as Lindblad crashes
Kimi Antonelli has topped second practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, pipping Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Friday afternoon at the new Madring circuit, while Arvid Lindblad crashed. Antonelli set the fastest lap around the halfway mark in the second one-hour session as drivers and teams kept chipping away at their set-ups on the extremely difficult circuit in Madrid. The 5.4km track ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:13 PMLindblad crashes as Antonelli fastest in Madrid
Arvid Lindblad crashes his Racing Bulls in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli sets the fastest time.
- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 4:11 PMF1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli leads tricky second practice as Arvid Lindblad crashes
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topped second practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, pipping Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Friday afternoon at a hot and challenging Madring circuit. Antonelli set the fastest lap around the halfway mark in the second one-hour session as drivers and teams gradually kept chipping away at their set-ups on the extremely difficult circuit in Madrid. The 5.4km ...Keep reading
- RacerSep 11, 2026, 4:07 PMAntonelli to the top, Lindblad stars but shunts in second Spanish GP practice
Kimi Antonelli topped FP2 in Madrid after Arvid Lindblad caused the new street circuit’s first Formula 1 red flag with a heavy crash at Turn 13 while trying to improve on his impressive fourth-place showing.
- Sky Sports—Antonelli sets pace as Lindblad suffers first F1 crash at challenging Madring
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest on Formula 1's first day of running at the Spanish Grand Prix's new Madrid circuit as the hugely challenging nature of the Madring was exhibited by a big crash for British rookie Arvid Lindblad.
- Formula1.com—Antonelli sets the pace ahead of Leclerc during Madring FP2
Kimi Antonelli returned to the top of the timesheets in FP2 at the Madring, beating both Ferrari drivers to set the fastest lap.
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