F1: Norris on pole in Madrid, according to Antonelli

John

By John

Lightning from Lando Norris in the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix of Formula 1. The British driver from McLaren, after remaining in the shadow for a good part of the weekend, conquered a splendid pole position by stopping the clock at 1’31″824. The Bolognese driver from Mercedes and leader of the drivers’ standings, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, was beaten by just 0″011 and had to settle for second place ahead of the Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who finished third 0″140. The British Lewis Hamilton, after having cherished the dream of the first pole in Red, is fourth at +0″189, while the other Ferrari of the Monegasque Charles Leclerc obtains a fifth place (+0″195). A hard blow in terms of the World Championship for the British George Russell (Mercedes), who will be forced to start from sixth position and chase his teammate Antonelli. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), Liam Lawson (Red) complete the top 10 of the day. Bull), Franco Colapinto (Alpine) and Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls). Tomorrow, Sunday, the race is at 3pm.