Sun 13 Sep 2026 EN
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Lando Norris secures Spanish Grand Prix pole position ahead of Kimi Antonelli

McLaren driver Lando Norris achieved pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit after a final qualifying run. He beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by approximately one-hundredth of a second, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen finishing third. Norris expressed surprise at his performance, noting that he had not led the timesheets until the very last moment.

Lando Norris shocks himself by pipping Kimi Antonelli to F1 Spanish GP pole
File photo Lando Norris shocks himself by pipping Kimi Antonelli to F1 Spanish GP pole Photo: The Guardian

McLaren driver Lando Norris achieved pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit after a final qualifying run. He beat Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli by approximately one-hundredth of a second, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finishing third. Norris expressed surprise at his performance, noting that he had not led the timesheets until the very last moment.

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