Spanish Grand Prix: Lando Norris snatches pole off title-race leader Kimi Antonelli
Reigning Formula One world champion Lando Norris snatched pole position away from current title-race leader Kimi Antonelli in qualifying for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. It looked like Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton was set for his first pole since July 2023, only for Italian sensation Antonelli to jump into the lead. But McLaren driver Norris, who has won two out of the last three races,…
Reigning Formula One champion Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of title leader Kimi Antonelli during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The unexpected move came as Lewis Hamilton, representing Ferrari, was on track to claim his first pole since July 2023. McLaren's Norris, who has won two of the last three races, edged out Antonelli by 0.011 seconds in the final lap at the new Madring circuit.
Hamilton settled for fourth place due to Max Verstappen's third-place finish, while Mercedes' George Russell and Charles Leclerc occupied sixth and fifth positions respectively. The intense competition was a stark contrast to Norris' struggles with a gearbox issue during Friday's practice sessions. Norris described his lap as one of his best career performances, attributing his success to a combination of strategy and flawless execution.
The grid for Round 14 of the championship features a mix of teams, with four different manufacturers occupying the top four spots.
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