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2026 F1: Antonelli fends off Verstappen, Norris to win Spanish GP
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid, marking his eighth victory of the season. A timely Virtual Safety Car on Lap 15 disrupted race leader Lando Norris, allowing Antonelli to take the lead. Max Verstappen finished second, while Norris placed third following a slow pit stop.
WHY IT MATTERS
The race outcome at the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix was significantly shaped by a strategic Virtual Safety Car intervention that altered the podium standings.
Kimi Antonelli secured this eighth victory of the season, after winning the first-ever Spanish GP held at Madring. The Mercedes driver benefitted from the timing of the Virtual Safety Car on Lap 15, as then-leader Lando Norris has just passed the pit lane entrance. After a slow pitstop, Norris had to settle for third place, behind Max Verstappen.Antonelli wins, 4.351 sec ahead of VerstappenNorris completes podiumHamilton retires due braking issuesAntonelli wins at MadridVSC costs Norris Polesitt...
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