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Why McLaren won’t blame F1 race control for lost Spanish GP victory

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes the influence of a virtual safety car on the racing outcome is 'not under the jurisdiction of the race director'

Motorsport

George Russell told to turn focus to 2027 as title bid branded "a write-off" after Spanish GP

James Hinchcliffe believes George Russell should use the rest of the 2026 season to prepare for 2027

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His worst races would be enough: The remarkable stats behind Kimi Antonelli’s title hopes

The Mercedes youngster has one hand on the F1 drivers’ crown after his win in Spain, here’s what it would take for him to clinch the title

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Spanish GP plans to change Madring after fierce criticism from F1 drivers

Discussions are already under way to change the layout of Formula One’s newest circuit after driver condemnation of the Madring during its inaugural Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

"My race could have been over" – Max Verstappen’s take on first lap incident with Lewis Hamilton

Verstappen knows he would have received a time penalty if he had not given the position back to Hamilton in the Spanish GP, but maintains that he was in the right

Motorsport

The huge change F1 must make after boring race on Madrid debut

COMMENT: Toto Wolff described it as ‘‘a mini-Monaco,’ but the 22-turn Madring circuit desperately needs altering to ensure more overtaking opportunities, reports Kieran Jackson from Madrid

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Who slept worst last night: Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz drew criticism via his ambassadorial role for Madring and his race in the Spanish GP. It came as a culmination of a frustrating few months for the four-time grand prix winner whose plan to return to fighting at the front in F1 seems further away than ever

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Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

Lando Norris lost a near-certain Madrid victory through sheer bad luck - but there was something much more important to take away from his weekend

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Kimi Antonelli's "precious" moment with father goes viral after Spanish GP win

Kimi Antonelli shared a heartwarming moment with his father, Marco, after claiming his eighth F1 victory at the Spanish Grand Prix

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Lando Norris to test McLaren MCL-HY hypercar ahead of Azerbaijan GP

Lando Norris will test McLaren's new MCL-HY hypercar at Portimao as the team continues preparations for its 2027 World Endurance Championship programme

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Winners and losers from F1's underwhelming Spanish Grand Prix

As reigning world champion Lando Norris was robbed of a third season win at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli further showed off his bulletproof armour

Motorsport

‘No stopping him’: Hamilton admits defeat as Antonelli charges towards F1 world title

Lewis Hamilton has conceded his Formula One world title hopes are over after he retired and Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

No luck for Norris as Antonelli becomes Madring's first F1 winner

Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. A timely virtual safety car intervention significantly altered the race's outcome. Lando Norris experienced misfortune, losing his commanding lead during the crucial period. Max Verstappen finished second, while Norris recovered to claim third place. Antonelli extended his championship…

The Economic Times

F1 drivers push for Madring changes after "very poor" Spanish GP: "I almost fell asleep"

After F1's first visit to the Madring, the track is considered good for qualifying track, but not racing. Now, drivers are frustrated that they were not involved in the design process

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"I almost fell asleep" – F1 drivers push for Madrid track changes after "very poor" Spanish GP

The Madring is considered a good qualifying track, but F1 drivers are frustrated by the lack of overtaking opportunities and the fact that they were not involved in the design process

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How brutal VSC timing turned Lando Norris’ Spanish GP upside down

A VSC at this year's Spanish Grand Prix resulted in the early - and runaway - leader losing a victory to Kimi Antonelli. Here's how it played out

The Independent UK

There’s no stopping Kimi and Mercedes this year – Lewis Hamilton praises Italian

Hamilton is 101 points behind Antonelli – the equivalent of more than four victories – with nine scheduled rounds to go.

The Independent UK

Lando Norris calls for F1 rule change after Spanish Grand Prix: ‘I deserved more’

Kimi Antonelli took a major stride towards becoming the sport’s youngest world champion with victory on the outskirts of Madrid

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Lando Norris praised for firm response to Coca-Cola request after Spanish GP: "Highlight of the Madring"

Lando Norris won praise from Formula 1 fans after firmly rejecting a request to put away a can of Coca-Cola in the cooldown room

The Independent UK

Lando Norris fires back after being told he can’t drink Coca-Cola: ‘I just did a race’

The McLaren driver, who finished third in Madrid, brought a can of Coca-Cola into the cool-down room

Motorsport

George Russell closer than ever to giving up on 2026 F1 title

Russell is now 81 points adrift of team-mate Antonelli and is aware nothing short of a miracle can save his title bid

Autosport

Red Bull defends decision to force Verstappen to give back two positions

Laurent Mekies says he didn't expect his driver to simply obey without arguing

Motorsport

Red Bull defends decision to force Max Verstappen to give back two positions

Laurent Mekies says he didn't expect his driver to simply obey without arguing

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Antonelli roars on but more 'pain' in Spain for Piastri

Italian wunderkind Kimi Antonelli has won the Spanish Grand Prix to move ever closer to winning the F1 crown on what proved another bad day for Oscar Piastri.

The Guardian - UK

Kimi Antonelli holds off Max Verstappen during Madring debut to win F1 Spanish GP

Predictions that Formula One’s newest circuit in Madrid would make for a prosaic affair proved correct with only four on-track passes

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