Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madrid circuit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, extending his lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell to 81 points in the standings. Lando Norris, who started from pole position, finished third after losing the lead during a virtual safety car period. Max Verstappen secured second place for Red Bull after a defensive drive against Norris in the closing stages. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton retired from the race following a brake failure. Elsewhere, Franco Colapinto finished seventh for Alpine, while Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad also recorded points-scoring finishes.
- •Kimi Antonelli secured the win ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
- •Lewis Hamilton retired from the race due to a brake failure.
- •Franco Colapinto placed seventh for Alpine in his performance.
- •The race took place at the new circuit in Madrid.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Antonelli impressive and one of Colapinto's best weekends - driver ratings
- 6:25 PMBBC Sport — Antonelli impressive and one of Colapinto's best weekends - driver ratings
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Spanish Grand Prix.
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:35 PMAntonelli impressive and one of Colapinto's best weekends - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Spanish Grand Prix.
- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 6:25 PMAntonelli impressive and one of Colapinto's best weekends - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Spanish Grand Prix.
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