{
  "id": 6938259,
  "title": "Antonelli fastest again in crash-hit final practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/antonelli-fastest-again-in-crash-hit-final-practice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T13:53:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/12/antonelli-fastest-again-in-crash-hit-final-practice"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap, completing a lap in 1 minute and 32.797 seconds. This performance put him ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.166 seconds. The session was marred by a significant incident when Lewis Hamilton crashed into the barriers during the second Ferrari, leading to a 54-minute red flag stoppage and an additional 15-minute period to complete repairs. Despite the chaos, Antonelli proved his skill, finishing ahead of Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen of Red Bull in the final minutes of the practice. George Russell of Mercedes followed in sixth place, while Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris of McLaren completed the top five. The session saw a total of seven crashes, including one for Arvid Lindblad of Red Bull and two for Haas driver Oliver Bearman in the final minute.",
  "summary": "Championship leader Kimi Antonelli clocked a best lap of 1:32.797, outpacing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.166 seconds.",
  "key_points": [
    "Antonelli sets fastest lap at 1:32.797, ahead of Leclerc by 0.166 seconds",
    "Session disrupted by Lewis Hamilton crash, causing 54-minute red flag",
    "Antonelli finishes ahead of Leclerc, Piastri, and Verstappen in final minutes"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Antonelli fastest again in crash-hit final practice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/antonelli-fastest-again-in-crash-hit-final-practice-6940997",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:53:34.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}