Kimi Antonelli secures Spanish GP win amid Lando Norris's pace
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, won the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, marking his eighth victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Despite his win, analyst James Hinchcliffe noted that Antonelli will feel a "sting" knowing McLaren's Lando Norris had the faster car during the race. The event highlighted the ongoing competition in the championship as Antonelli extends his lead, while Norris's performance underlines the potential challenges ahead. Further developments in the season will follow as teams prepare for upcoming races.
- •Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix at Madring.
- •This victory is Antonelli's eighth of the 2026 season.
- •Lando Norris reportedly had the faster car during the race.
- •James Hinchcliffe comments on the competitive dynamics.
- 8:00 AMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli's Spanish GP win will still "sting", says James Hinchcliffe
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli's Spanish GP win will still "sting", says James Hinchcliffe
"Mercedes driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli will feel a "sting" after his Spanish Grand Prix victory because he knows McLaren's Lando Norris had the faster car, according to former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe. Antonelli secured his eighth win of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the inaugural race at the Madring circuit, extending his lead in the ...Keep reading
"James Hinchcliffe believes Kimi Antonelli’s Spanish Grand Prix victory will still sting after Lando Norris showed stronger pace
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 8:00 AMKimi Antonelli's Spanish GP win will still "sting", says James Hinchcliffe
Mercedes driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli will feel a "sting" after his Spanish Grand Prix victory because he knows McLaren's Lando Norris had the faster car, according to former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe. Antonelli secured his eighth win of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the inaugural race at the Madring circuit, extending his lead in the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:00 AMKimi Antonelli's Spanish GP win will still "sting", says James Hinchcliffe
James Hinchcliffe believes Kimi Antonelli’s Spanish Grand Prix victory will still sting after Lando Norris showed stronger pace
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