Antonelli wins inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madring
Kimi Antonelli took victory in Formula 1’s first Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit. The race result was shaped by the timing of a Virtual Safety Car, which hurt Lando Norris’ bid to win.
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix marked Formula 1’s first race at the newly introduced Madring. Kimi Antonelli emerged as the winner, with the timing of a Virtual Safety Car playing an important role in the outcome.
That timing worked against Lando Norris, disrupting his attempt to challenge for victory. Separate assessments of the weekend from Formula1.com and The Race also framed the event as a demanding test for the field, with the race itself described by The Race as not being a classic.
Both outlets focused on which drivers stood out across the weekend at the inaugural venue, with Formula1.com publishing Power Rankings scores and an overall leaderboard, while The Race produced its own driver rankings for the event.
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