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Miki . 9/13/26 Miki . 9/13/26

MADRING’S FIRST WINNER: ANTONELLI MAKES IT EIGHT IN 2026

Kimi Antonelli won Madring’s inaugural F1 GP after VSC timing and Norris’s slow stop reshaped the race, claiming his eighth victory of 2026 and extending his championship lead to 81 points.

Miki . 9/12/26 Miki . 9/12/26

ONE FINAL LAP. 0.011 SECONDS. NORRIS TAKES MADRING’S FIRST POLE.

After missing FP2 with a gearbox problem, Lando Norris beat Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds to claim the first pole at Madring. Max Verstappen qualified third.

Miki . 9/10/26 Miki . 9/10/26

NO TYRES. JUST RAILS: RED BULL’S TITLE-WINNING RB8 GOES UNDER MADRID

Red Bull fitted Vettel’s 2012 title-winning RB8 with custom metal wheels and sent Patrick Friesacher through Madrid’s Metro ahead of the Spanish GP.

Miki . 9/10/26 Miki . 9/10/26

FIRST TRUE HOME RACE: SAINZ RETURNS TO WHERE HIS MOTORSPORT STORY BEGAN

Carlos Sainz will race in his home city for the first time after helping Madrid’s new Grand Prix take shape as an ambassador and adviser. The homecoming is deeply personal, but he expects a difficult weekend for Williams.

Miki . 9/4/26 Miki . 9/4/26

550 METRES. 24% BANKING. MADRING’S BIGGEST UNKNOWN IS ALMOST HERE.

Madring’s 550-metre La Monumental combines a 270-degree arc with 24% banking and a high-speed entry. After Formula 3 completed the circuit’s first full-field test, Formula 1 will discover whether Turn 12 delivers the spectacle its designers promised.