{
  "id": 6944947,
  "title": "Norris beats Antonelli to pole for Spanish GP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/norris-beats-antonelli-to-pole-for-spanish-gp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T15:39:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/09/1531426/norris-beats-antonelli-pole-spanish-gp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MADRID: Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli by just 11 thousandths of a second. The reigning world champion Mercedes driver narrowly missed out to his McLaren teammate, who expressed surprise at his achievement. Max Verstappen of Ferrari qualified third for Sunday's race. Norris, who has now secured three pole positions in four races, praised his performance, describing it as one of the best laps of his career. Lewis Hamilton will start second on the grid, with his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in fifth, George Russell in sixth, Oscar Piastri seventh for McLaren, Liam Lawson eighth for Red Bull, Franco Colapinto ninth, and Arvid Lindblad tenth for Racing Bulls.",
  "summary": "MADRID: Lando Norris pipped Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli to pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at Madring on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lando Norris wins pole for Spanish GP",
    "Kimi Antonelli finishes second, 11 thousandths behind",
    "Max Verstappen qualifies third for race"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Norris hails career best lap after seizing Spanish GP pole",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/norris-hails-career-best-lap-after-seizing-spanish-gp-pole",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:07:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Norris beats Antonelli to pole for Spanish GP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/norris-beats-antonelli-to-pole-for-spanish-gp-6947651",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:24:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Norris snatches thrilling Spanish GP pole from Antonelli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/norris-snatches-thrilling-spanish-gp-pole-from-antonelli",
        "published": "2026-09-12T16:15:56.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}