{
  "id": 7144061,
  "title": "Antonelli wins as F1 returns to Madrid after 45 years amid some track criticism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/antonelli-wins-as-f1-returns-to-madrid-after-45-years-amid-some-track",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T17:43:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Spain in English",
    "slug": "spain-in-english",
    "url": "https://www.spainenglish.com/2026/09/13/antonelli-wins-as-f1-returns-to-madrid-after-45-years-amid-some-track-criticism/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kimi Antonelli secured a victory in the inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix held in Madrid, marking the return of the sport to the city after a 45-year hiatus. The race took place at the newly constructed Madring circuit, which represents a significant departure from the traditional street circuits. Despite the thrilling win for Antonelli, the event was not without criticism. Spectators faced high ticket prices and substantial accommodation costs, while the race itself was marred by limited overtaking opportunities and the unexpected deployment of a virtual safety car following a problem for Lance Stroll. The Spanish Grand Prix is set to return to the city in 2026, with the new Madring circuit set to host the event.",
  "summary": "Kimi Antonelli won the first Formula 1 Grand Prix staged in Madrid for 45 years on Sunday, as the Spanish capital marked the return of the sport with a huge new event that attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators – but also complaints over ticket prices, noise and disruption, and... The post Antonelli wins as F1 returns to Madrid after 45 years amid some track criticism appeared first on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kimi Antonelli wins inaugural F1 Grand Prix in Madrid",
    "Madring circuit marks return to city after 45 years",
    "Event criticized for high ticket prices and lack of overtaking"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish GP, extends F1 title lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kimi-antonelli-wins-spanish-gp-extends-f1-title-lead",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:21:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Enric Mas finally wins the Spanish Vuelta after finishing second three times",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/enric-mas-finally-wins-the-spanish-vuelta-after-finishing-second",
        "published": "2026-09-13T17:48:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}