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Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid, marking his eighth victory of the season. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver significantly extended his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship, moving to 292 points and holding an 81-point advantage over teammate George Russell.

The race was defined by strategic shifts following a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) deployment triggered by Lance Stroll’s incident. Antonelli and Max Verstappen capitalized on the VSC to pit efficiently, whereas pole-sitter Lando Norris suffered a strategic setback from McLaren, losing the lead and eventually finishing third.

Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull, followed by Norris. Charles Leclerc secured fourth place for Ferrari after a tactical race, while George Russell finished fifth. Notable retirements included Lewis Hamilton due to brake failure, Carlos Sainz, and Sergio Pérez. Franco Colapinto delivered a strong performance for Alpine, finishing seventh.

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Abu Dhabi · Andrea Kimi Antonelli · Formula 1 · Imola · Kimi Antonelli · Lando Norris · MADRING circuit · Madring · Max Verstappen · Mercedes

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Spain F1 GP Auto Racing [www.journal-news.com]
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