Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the first Spanish Grand Prix held at the Madring, benefitting from Lando Norris's misfortune to increase his lead in the 2026 world championship.
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Key facts
- Kimi Antonelli won the first Spanish Grand Prix held at the Madring.
- The victory increased Antonelli's lead in the 2026 world championship.
- McLaren's Lando Norris lost out due to bad timing of a virtual safety car, according to the BBC.
- Norris also suffered pit-stop misfortune during the race, according to Sky Sports.
- Lewis Hamilton retired from the race with car issues, per Sky Sports' live coverage.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the first Spanish Grand Prix staged at the Madring, taking another step towards the 2026 Formula 1 world championship, according to Sky Sports.
Antonelli’s victory came after pit-stop misfortune for McLaren’s Lando Norris, who Sky Sports’ live coverage indicated had been leading during the race. Sky Sports reported that the win increased Antonelli’s lead in the title race.
The BBC reported that Norris lost out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car, which worked against the McLaren driver.
Lewis Hamilton did not finish the race, retiring with car issues, as reported in Sky Sports’ live coverage of the event.
The result marks the 14th round of the 2026 season and further strengthens Antonelli’s position at the top of the standings.
Why it matters
Antonelli's win at the inaugural Madring race extends his lead in the 2026 world championship. For Norris and McLaren, the loss to safety car and pit-stop timing represents a missed opportunity in the championship fight.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring?
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the first Spanish Grand Prix held at the Madring, according to Sky Sports and the BBC.
Why did Lando Norris lose the race?
According to the BBC, Norris lost out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car, and Sky Sports reported he also suffered pit-stop misfortune.
What happened to Lewis Hamilton?
Lewis Hamilton retired from the race with car issues, according to Sky Sports' live coverage.
Timeline
- Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car
BBC Sport: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris loses out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car.
- Spanish GP: Hamilton OUT with car issues as Norris leads Antonelli LIVE!
Sky Sports News:
- Antonelli wins Spanish GP after luckless Norris loses out
Sky Sports News: Kimi Antonelli took another step in his quest towards winning the 2026 world championship by benefitting from pit-stop misfortune for Lando Norris to win the first Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring.