Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism
Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix, extending his championship lead with his eighth win of the season. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, widening his 81-point advantage over nearest rival George Russell. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc placed fourth, followed by George Russell and Liam Lawson.
Franco Colapinto, Oscar Piastri, Arvid Lindblad, and Niko Hulkenberg rounded out the top 10. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who scored points in every race, retired on lap seven due to brake failure. Mercedes teammate George Russell faced significant setbacks from his team's two-stop strategy decision, while Norris also suffered from McLaren's poor strategy, resulting in a fifth-place finish.
Norris was particularly impacted by a slow pitstop and the subsequent virtual safety car (VSC) interruption.
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