Norris takes Spanish GP pole in Madrid ahead of Antonelli and Verstappen
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, taking his third pole of the season for McLaren. He edged Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a closely fought qualifying session, with Max Verstappen third.
Norris claimed pole for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, giving McLaren the top spot on the grid for Formula 1's first qualifying session at the new Madrid circuit. Multiple reports described it as a late or last-gasp effort, and it marked Norris' third pole position of the season.
Antonelli had looked set to take pole for Mercedes, but Norris beat his benchmark at the end of qualifying. Motorsport.com reported the margin as 0.011s, while BBC Sport and other outlets placed Verstappen third for Red Bull.
The session was widely described as closely fought, with Norris denying Antonelli what would have been pole at Madrid. RaceFans also reported that George Russell qualified sixth after an error.
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