Lando Norris pips Kimi Antonelli in dramatic last-gasp surge for Spanish Grand Prix pole
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in the dying seconds of qualifying to snatch Spanish Grand Prix pole position from Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds.
Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver and current Formula One season leader, is projected to earn a substantial amount of money for the upcoming 2026 season. According to data compiled from f1salaries.com and racingnews365.com, Antonelli is expected to receive a base salary of $2 million for the 2026 championship. This is significantly lower than the salaries of his competitors, with Max Verstappen leading the pack at $70 million and Lewis Hamilton following at $60 million.
Despite being one of the youngest drivers in the sport, with an age of just 20, Antonelli has been making waves this season, securing his seventh win in 13 rounds and leading the championship by 66 points. If he manages to clinch the title, it would be a remarkable achievement in Formula One history.
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