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 for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, overtaking current title leader Kimi Antonelli. It initially appeared that Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton might claim the front row spot, but Kimi Antonelli took the lead. McLaren's Norris, who has won two of the last three races, seized the top position in the final moments of qualifying, finishing 0.011 seconds ahead of Antonelli.
Hamilton settled for fourth place, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed third. Norris' victory came after he faced a gearbox issue during practice on Friday, but he delivered a strong final lap, stating it was one of his best ever. Norris expressed his delight with the lap, attributing his success to a combination of skill and timing.
Antonelli, who leads the championship by 66 points over Mercedes' George Russell, acknowledged the intense qualifying session and praised Norris' performance. Verstappen, who secured the third spot, expressed satisfaction with his result, noting the car's decent performance in qualifying.
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