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Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 2 developments

MADRID (AP) — Kimi Antonelli took advantage of an unlucky break for Lando Norris to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1 's return to Madrid on Sunday, increasing his lead in the drivers' standings.

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  1. Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as McLaren's strategy costs Lando Norris

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

  2. Newest

    Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Formula One 2026: Norris pips Antonelli to Spanish Grand Prix pole by 0.011sec – live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    F1 qualifying to begin at 3pm BST in Madrid (4pm local) Welcome to the Madring | And follow us over on TikTok But Bearman’s picture could have been left out. New chassis needed, no can drive. Portentous countdown time.

  2. The Guardian

    Lando Norris shocks himself by pipping Kimi Antonelli to F1 Spanish GP pole (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Briton beats Antonelli by one-hundredth of a second Verstappen qualifies third on tough Madring track Lando Norris took the first pole position at Formula One’s newest circuit, the Madring, for the Spanish Grand Prix.

  3. BBC News

    Norris takes Madrid pole with 'gorgeous' lap (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Lando Norris takes a superb pole position for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in first Spanish GP in Madrid in 45 years (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Lando Norris has outdueled Kimi Antonelli to take a big step toward winning Formula 1’s first race in Madrid in more than four decades by taking the important pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in tight Spanish GP circuit (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Lando Norris has come out of nowhere to outduel Kimi Antonelli and secure vital pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as McLaren's strategy costs Lando Norris (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Madring on Sept. 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

  7. WFMZ Allentown

    Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    MADRID (AP) — Kimi Antonelli took advantage of an unlucky break for Lando Norris to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1 's return to Madrid on Sunday, increasing his lead in the drivers' standings.

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Norris and Antonelli on front row for 1st F1 race in Madrid in 45 years (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli are set to battle for victory at the first Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid in more than four decades

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Antonelli wins 1st Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Kimi Antonelli has taken advantage of Lando Norris' mishaps to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1’s return to Madrid, increasing his lead in the drivers’ standings

  10. BBC News

    Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris loses out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car.

  11. NBC News

    Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 race in Madrid to establish a dominant championship lead (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at an all-new street track in Madrid after bad luck struck race leader Lando Norris, who qualified first and led at the start.

  12. Al Jazeera

    F1 leader Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as unlucky Norris misses out (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The 20-year-old Italian has extended his championship lead to 81 points after 14 rounds.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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