{
  "id": 7061099,
  "title": "Norris pulls off ‘masterpiece’ lap to snatch pole in Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/norris-pulls-off-masterpiece-lap-to-snatch-pole-in-madrid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T04:25:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/13/norris-pulls-off-masterpiece-lap-to-snatch-pole-in-madrid/235007"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lando Norris delivered a \"masterpiece\" lap, securing pole position for McLaren in the Spanish Grand Prix's qualifying session with a remarkable time that narrowly edged out championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes by just 0.011 seconds. The 20-year-old Italian driver finished ahead of world champion Norris by the same margin. Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured third place, 0.140 seconds behind Norris, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and George Russell, the second Mercedes driver, were fifth and sixth respectively. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on an ultra-demanding, high-risk hybrid circuit known as Madring. McLaren team chief Andrea Stella praised Norris's lap as a \"masterpiece\" and one of the best in his career. Norris himself expressed shock and pride at his performance, highlighting how everything came together flawlessly during the last lap. Despite the intense qualifying session, Verstappen remained positive about his result, stating that it was a great qualifying for his team. Norris's pole position marks his third this year and his 19th overall, giving him a strong chance of securing a third win of the season at this challenging street circuit.",
  "summary": "MADRID, Sept 13 — Lando Norris produced a “masterpiece” on Saturday as he claimed pole position for Mc...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lando Norris set pole position with a lap 0.011 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli.",
    "Max Verstappen finished third, 0.140 seconds behind Norris.",
    "McLaren team chief Andrea Stella called Norris's lap a \"masterpiece.\""
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lando Norris's pole position, his third this year, puts him in a strong chance of securing a third win of the season at the challenging Madrid street circuit.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Norris and Antonelli on front row for 1st F1 race in Madrid in 45 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/norris-and-antonelli-on-front-row-for-1st-f1-race-in-madrid-in-45",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:43:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "GP de Madrid de F1, en directo | Un ‘Virtual Safety Car’ perjudica a Norris y Leclerc es el nuevo líder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/gp-de-madrid-de-f1-en-directo-un-virtual-safety-car-perjudica-a",
        "published": "2026-09-13T13:45:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}