Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as Lando Norris finishes second
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured the victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on September 13, 2026. The race at the new 5.4km Madring circuit proved difficult for overtaking due to track layout design. Championship leader Antonelli maintained his position behind Lando Norris for much of the event before capitalizing on a poorly timed virtual safety car that hampered the McLaren driver. While Norris finished behind Max Verstappen, who took second place, the result keeps the Mercedes driver at the top of the standings. Lewis Hamilton retired from the race after experiencing a brake system failure on his Ferrari. The inaugural race at the venue was noted for its high-commitment corners, though the lack of long straightaways limited passing opportunities throughout the field.
- •Kimi Antonelli secured the race win after a virtual safety car incident impacted Lando Norris.
- •Max Verstappen claimed second place for Red Bull Racing at the Madrid circuit.
- •Lewis Hamilton retired from the race due to a brake system failure on his Ferrari.
- •Lando Norris finished the event in third place after losing his lead during the safety car period.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers from F1's underwhelming Spanish Grand Prix
- 7:32 PMMotorsport.com — Winners and losers from F1's underwhelming Spanish Grand Prix
"Formula 1's first visit to Madrid in 45 years went off to a smooth enough start off the track, but its inaugural race at the Madring left plenty to be desired. Starting from a relatively blank sheet of paper, some of the awkward corner designs and the lack of proper straight lines made overtaking all but impossible. Read Also: Formula 1F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli wins again as ...Keep reading
"As reigning world champion Lando Norris was robbed of a third season win at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli further showed off his bulletproof armour
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 7:32 PMWinners and losers from F1's underwhelming Spanish Grand Prix
As reigning world champion Lando Norris was robbed of a third season win at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli further showed off his bulletproof armour
- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 7:32 PMWinners and losers from F1's underwhelming Spanish Grand Prix
Formula 1's first visit to Madrid in 45 years went off to a smooth enough start off the track, but its inaugural race at the Madring left plenty to be desired. Starting from a relatively blank sheet of paper, some of the awkward corner designs and the lack of proper straight lines made overtaking all but impossible. Read Also: Formula 1F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli wins again as ...Keep reading
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