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F1 Madrid: Antonelli wins, Verstappen and Norris on the podium

Virtual Safety Car timing and a slow tyre change helped shape the Spanish Grand Prix.

Events: 11 Sept 2026 – 13 Sept 2026

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Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes during qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix; archive photograph.
Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes in Shanghai on 14 March 2026. Archive photograph of the Madrid winner: taken during Chinese Grand Prix qualifying, not the Madrid race. Cropped for display. · Photo: Liauzh · CC BY 4.0
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The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix took place at Madrid's Madring on 13 September. The official event summary is now available. Event page.

The podium

  • Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes — 1:34:23.754.
  • Max Verstappen, Red Bull — +4.351 seconds.
  • Lando Norris, McLaren — +5.089 seconds.

The race ran for 57 laps. Official classification.

Where the race turned

F1's report describes Norris leading from pole before missing the Virtual Safety Car pit window used by Antonelli and Verstappen. A subsequent seven-second tyre change added to the McLaren driver's setback before he recovered to the podium. Official race report.

This report covers the race held on 13 September; BSR checked the information on 15 September. We include the finishing gaps alongside the order so readers can verify the winning result and podium positions directly.

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