Formula One

Race Roundup: 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

Race Roundup: 2026 Spanish Grand Prix (MADRING, Madrid)

Andrea Kimi Antonelli took a sensational victory at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix held at the brand-new MADRING semi-street circuit in Madrid. Starting from 2nd on the grid, the Italian Mercedes driver executed a clinical strategy to outpace the field and cross the finish line 4.351 seconds clear of his nearest rival.

Pole-sitter Lando Norris (McLaren) led early on after setting the benchmark in Q3, but he ultimately lost out in the pit stop window, dropping behind Antonelli and Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing). Verstappen produced a strong drive to take 2nd place, while Norris managed to secure the final spot on the podium in 3rd.

It was a tough day at the Spanish Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton, who suffered a retirement on lap 27 due to a mechanical issue. Meanwhile, local favorite Carlos Sainz also registered a DNF after a mid-race incident.

Grand Prix Points Scorers (Top 10 Finishers)

PosDriverTeamTime / GapPoints
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:34:23.75425
2Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing+4.351s18
3Lando NorrisMcLaren+5.089s15
4Charles LeclercFerrari+29.116s12
5George RussellMercedes+29.829s10
6Liam LawsonRacing Bulls+86.746s8
7Franco ColapintoAlpine+94.281s6
8Oscar PiastriMcLaren+95.839s4
9Arvid LindbladRacing Bulls+1 Lap2
10Nico HülkenbergAudi / Sauber+1 Lap1

World Drivers’ Championship Standings (Top 10)

Antonelli extends his championship lead following his victory in Madrid.

PosDriverTeamPoints
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes206
2George RussellMercedes148
3Lando NorrisMcLaren126
4Lewis HamiltonFerrari109
5Charles LeclercFerrari108
6Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing102
7Oscar PiastriMcLaren82
8Isack HadjarRed Bull Racing48
9Liam LawsonRacing Bulls36
10Arvid LindbladRacing Bulls23

World Constructors’ Championship Standings

Mercedes widens the gap at the top of the table after another high-scoring weekend for both drivers.

PosTeamPoints
1Mercedes354
2Ferrari217
3McLaren208
4Red Bull Racing150
5Racing Bulls (RB)59
6Alpine45
7Williams14
8Audi / Sauber7
9Haas1
10Aston Martin0

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