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Antonelli Still Fastest in Madrid Ahead of Qualifying for F1’s Spanish GP as Hamilton Crashes
Norris posted a 1:31.824 lap and beat Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds for his 19th career pole.
- On Saturday, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton crashed his SF-26 at the final corner during the Spanish Grand Prix's final practice session, then ignored repeated team instructions to stop his damaged car.
- Dubbed a 'car-killer' by drivers, the new high-risk Madring circuit presented extreme danger; race engineer Carlo Santi repeatedly asked Hamilton to 'stop in the safest place possible' after his front wing became trapped under the car.
- Hamilton's refusal to stop triggered a 54-minute red-flag delay and forced race control to add 15 minutes of track time. Stewards are now evaluating whether driving in an 'unsafe condition' warrants a grid penalty under 2026 sporting regulations.
- Ferrari mechanics completed emergency repairs to Hamilton's SF-26 in time for qualifying, enabling the driver to secure fourth position on the starting grid despite the earlier damage.
- McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed pole position with a 'masterpiece' lap, outpacing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds on the unforgiving Madring circuit for Sunday's inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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