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sports25 days ago•15 min saved

Brundle flags Madring's overtaking gaps, VSC drama and 2027 rule tweaks

Sky Sports F1 expert Martin Brundle critiques Madring's inaugural Spanish Grand Prix, pointing to the venue's limited overtaking opportunities, a very long pit lane, and how a late Virtual Safety Car timing altered the race outcome for Norris; Verstappen briefly gained a position but was obliged to hand it back after the rules decision, leaving Kimi Antonelli leading the championship. Brundle also contemplates potential 2027 track changes and tweaks to VSC rules to improve fairness and racing quality, acknowledging the trade-off with uninterrupted green-flag racing time.

via Sky Sports|

#formula-one #madring-circuit #martin-brundle

sports25 days ago•2 min saved

Madrid Grand Prix track eyed for overhaul after overtaking complaints

After the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s temporary circuit, drivers criticized the layout for limiting overtaking and raised concerns about facilities; calls to remove Turns 18–19 and create a longer straight into a hairpin were voiced, with FIA guidance expected for next year as organizers consider reconfiguring the track, while fans criticized access and readiness.

via BBC|

#formula-one #motorsport #overtaking

formula-125 days ago•12 min saved

Kimi Antonelli's on-grid hug with dad after eighth F1 win goes viral

Twenty-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli won his eighth F1 race at the Spanish Grand Prix, extending his lead to 81 points over teammate George Russell, before sharing a viral, wholesome moment on the grid as his father Marco handed him a red carnation and they embraced.

via Motorsport.com|

#andrea-kimi-antonelli #formula-1 #kimi-antonelli

sports26 days ago•8 min saved

Virtual Safety Car cost Norris the Spanish GP win, igniting talk of F1 rule tweaks

Lando Norris appeared set for victory at the Spanish Grand Prix until a late VSC timing prevented him from pitting under caution, letting Antonelli and Verstappen pit and gain places. Norris finished third while Antonelli took the win, prompting criticism of the VSC rules and discussions about potential changes through the FIA's SAC and F1 Commission to improve fairness in such situations.

via BBC|

#f1 #lando-norris #mclaren

sports26 days ago•7 min saved

Norris Delivers the Unrepeatable Pole for McLaren in Spain

Lando Norris stunned the field by taking pole at the Spanish Grand Prix with an ‘unrepeatable’ lap, praised by Andrea Stella for its extreme precision in the first sector and late-rapidity through the final corners, flipping a weekend of McLaren struggles into a dominant Q3 run and beating Antonelli and Verstappen as Hamilton’s early pace faded; the lap showcased McLaren’s improved low-speed performance and the pressure of tyre wear going into the race.

via Autosport|

#formula-1 #lando-norris #mclaren

formula-126 days ago•24 min saved

VSC timing derails Norris as Antonelli seizes Spanish GP win

A mis-timed Virtual Safety Car call cost Lando Norris a likely win at the Spanish Grand Prix, as Antonelli (and Verstappen) pitted during the VSC to gain track position while Norris was unable to execute a cheap stop; Norris’s late stop after the VSC ended left him unable to overtake, handing the victory to Antonelli.

via Motorsport.com|

#formula-1 #kimi-antonelli #lando-norris

formula-127 days ago•15 min saved

Norris snatches pole in dramatic Madrid debut on the Madring circuit

Lando Norris snatched pole from Kimi Antonelli in a final-lap dash at the new Madring circuit for the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Antonelli by 0.011s for his third pole of 2026 as Verstappen lined up third and Mercedes suffered a fourth straight qualifying defeat.

via Autosport|

#formula-1 #kimi-antonelli #lando-norris

sports27 days ago•10 min saved

Hamilton risks double punishment by ignoring Ferrari's stop command after practice crash

Lewis Hamilton crashed on a hot lap in third practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, hitting the final corner barrier and damaging his SF-26. Ferrari told him to stop, but he allegedly refused multiple times, causing him to miss the rest of practice and crucial qualifying simulations and likely face a penalty for driving a damaged car.

via racingnews365.com|

#f1 #ferrari #lewis-hamilton

formula-127 days ago•21 min saved

Verstappen tops Q2 as Tsunoda and Gasly exit Spanish GP qualifying

Max Verstappen posted the fastest time in Q2 to lead qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, while Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly were eliminated in Q2. Hulkenberg, Bortoleto, Ocon, and Albon also failed to progress from Q2. In Q1, Sainz, Alonso, Perez, Bottas, Bearman and Stroll were eliminated. Russell had topped practice earlier, with Lawson and Antonelli trading fast times before Verstappen’s late push.

via Motorsport.com|

#formula-1 #gasly #qualifying

sports27 days ago•12 min saved

Antonelli Leads FP3 as Madrid drama reshapes Spanish GP build-up

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Madring circuit with a 1:32.797 as a dramatic session saw Lewis Hamilton crash and Oliver Bearman damage his Haas, prompting a red flag and lengthy delays; Lance Stroll will start from the back after taking a new engine, and qualifying is at 14:30 BST as teams prepare for pole in the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.

via BBC|

#antonelli #bearman-crash #f1

formula-128 days ago•15 min saved

Antonelli tops FP2 at Madring as Lindblad crashes during Spanish GP

Kimi Antonelli led a tricky FP2 at the Spanish Grand Prix on the Madring circuit, beating Leclerc and Hamilton as Arvid Lindblad crashed at Turn 13; Verstappen was sixth while teams fine-tuned setups ahead of FP3.

via Autosport|

#antonelli #formula-1 #fp2

sports28 days ago•18 min saved

Madrid’s Madring FP1: Russell tops opening practice on the new circuit

George Russell topped the first practice on the new Madring circuit in Madrid, posting the fastest time on soft tyres as teams begin to learn the layout ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.

via BBC|

#f1 #fp1 #madring

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Hamilton seals Ferrari’s long-awaited win in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton won the 66-lap Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, delivering Ferrari their first F1 victory since his 2025 move, aided by smart strategy and a virtual safety car, finishing about 20 seconds ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. Kimi Antonelli briefly overtook Russell before retiring on lap 62, widening Antonelli’s lead over Hamilton to 41 points and over Russell to 50 as Hamilton chases a record eighth world title. At 41, Hamilton is noted as the oldest F1 race winner since Jack Brabham in 1970.

via NBC News|

#championship-standings #ferrari #formula-one

sports1 year ago•9 min saved

Red Bull Prepares for Max Verstappen's Potential F1 Ban

Max Verstappen, the reigning F1 champion, has accumulated 11 penalty points over 12 months due to multiple incidents, including collisions and driving infractions, putting him on the verge of a race ban. His infractions include causing collisions with George Russell and Lando Norris, forcing other drivers off track, and gaining advantages under virtual safety cars. Penalties vary from time penalties to penalty points, with some questioning the consistency and precedent of stewards' decisions.

via The New York Times|

#f1-penalties #max-verstappen #penalty-points

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Verstappen's Spanish GP Controversies and Legacy Challenges

Untelevised team radio from the Spanish GP reveals Verstappen's insistence on using fresh tyres, which contributed to his chaotic race ending, including a collision and a penalty, amid team strategy debates and his apology post-race.

via PlanetF1|

#max-verstappen #penalty #spanish-grand-prix