Madrid F1 GP, live | A 'Virtual Safety Car' hurts Norris and Leclerc is the new leader
El piloto de McLaren, que lideraba la carrera con solvencia, se ve damnificado tras el abandono de Stroll y se queda sin poder hacer su parada | Hamilton retira el coche por un problema en los frenos
The first race is being held on Sunday at the new Madring circuit in the F1 World Championship. Lando Norris of McLaren started strong, securing the pole position on Saturday and dominating the race initially. However, his lead was disrupted when Stroll's retirement brought out the Virtual Safety Car, and Norris was unable to make a pit stop, allowing others to gain time. Leclerc took the lead, while his Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton retired on lap 7 due to brake issues.
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