Norris takes Spanish GP pole with late Madrid qualifying lap
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a final Q3 lap in Madrid. Mercedes had briefly looked set for pole after Kimi Antonelli’s 1m31.835s, but Norris beat it with a last-gasp effort.
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a late lap in qualifying at Madrid. Formula1.com described the decisive run as a stunning final effort.
Before Norris’ lap, Mercedes believed Kimi Antonelli had done enough for pole. On his second Q3 run at the new Madring circuit, Antonelli improved from 1m32.140s to 1m31.835s and moved ahead of the field by at least 0.178s.
That advantage held against every driver except Norris, who took pole with his final attempt. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff briefly thought Antonelli had secured top spot before Norris moved ahead.
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