Lando Norris qualifies fourth for Barcelona Grand Prix, aims for podium
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Lando Norris finished qualifying in fourth place for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 13, 2026. He narrowly missed out on a podium position, trailing Kimi Antonelli by just 0.003 seconds. Norris emphasized the need for McLaren to push hard to stay competitive, especially after recent retirements in previous races. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, qualified seventh and expressed uncertainty about the race pace amid expected tire degradation. The race is set to begin at 1500 local time on Sunday, with teams focusing on car performance over the 66-lap event.
- •Norris qualifies fourth, Piastri seventh for the Barcelona Grand Prix.
- •Norris missed a top-three spot by 0.003 seconds.
- •Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed during qualifying, causing a red flag.
- •Norris highlights need to manage tire degradation during the race.
- •Race scheduled for 1500 local time on Sunday.
"Lando Norris narrowly missed out on a spot in the top three in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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