Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix to extend Formula 1 championship lead
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the 2026 season at the Spanish Grand Prix on September 13. A Virtual Safety Car proved decisive as Antonelli moved into the lead while a slow pit stop caused Lando Norris to fall behind both Antonelli and Max Verstappen. Verstappen finished second, with Norris placing third after starting from pole position. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc held the lead during the middle stages by delaying his stop until after 48 laps. The race featured four retirements, including Lewis Hamilton due to brake issues and Carlos Sainz at his home event. Antonelli now holds an 81-point lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings.
- •Kimi Antonelli recorded his eighth win of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •Max Verstappen and Lando Norris completed the podium in second and third place.
- •The race result was heavily influenced by a timely Virtual Safety Car for Mercedes.
- •Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz were among four drivers who retired from the race.
- 3:06 PMMotorsport.com — 2026 F1 Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli closes in on the title
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — World championship leader Antonelli wins Spanish GP
"The lucky winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has further extended his championship lead over George Russell, who could do no better than fifth, and over Lewis Hamilton, who was forced to retire due to a brake problem. Third in a race he had looked well placed to win before the Virtual Safety Car, Lando Norris takes the opportunity to close to within five points of the seven-time ...Keep reading
"Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday.Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who had scored points in every race this season, missed out completely, retiring his Ferrari on lap seven because of brake failure.
"Kimi Antonelli achieved his eighth Grand Prix win of the 2026 season to further increase his advantage in the Drivers’ Championship.
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 3:06 PM2026 F1 Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli closes in on the title
The lucky winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has further extended his championship lead over George Russell, who could do no better than fifth, and over Lewis Hamilton, who was forced to retire due to a brake problem. Third in a race he had looked well placed to win before the Virtual Safety Car, Lando Norris takes the opportunity to close to within five points of the seven-time ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:57 PMWorld championship leader Antonelli wins Spanish GP
Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday.Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who had scored points in every race this season, missed out completely, retiring his Ferrari on lap seven because of brake failure.
- Formula1.com—Antonelli clinches Spanish GP victory over Verstappen and Norris
Kimi Antonelli achieved his eighth Grand Prix win of the 2026 season to further increase his advantage in the Drivers’ Championship.
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