F1 Spanish GP at Madring: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Madring with Lando Norris on pole after a thrilling first qualifying session at Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit. The McLaren driver beat championship leader Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011s with a last-gasp lap, handing Mercedes its fourth consecutive qualifying defeat. Max Verstappen starts third after a stronger session for Red Bull, with Lewis Hamilton and ... Keep…
Lando Norris is on pole for the Spanish GP at Madring, having edged out championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.011s in a thrilling qualifying session. Max Verstappen starts third, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fourth and fifth for Ferrari. George Russell could only manage sixth in the second Mercedes.
The Madring circuit, new to Formula 1, features a 550-meter sweeping corner with 24 degrees of banking, known as La Monumental. According to Yahoo Sports, Sunday is expected to be hot and dry, which could make race pace, tyre life, and clean execution crucial.
Broadcast coverage of the Spanish GP varies by region. In the US, Apple TV is the primary broadcast partner, while in the UK, Sky Sports is the exclusive broadcaster, showing every session live throughout the 2026 season. F1 TV remains the series' global subscription streaming service.
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