Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive run in the 2026 Formula 1 season, taking victory at the Spanish Grand Prix and extending his championship lead to 15 points. The young Mercedes driver proved once again why he is considered a future world champion, delivering a flawless performance under pressure at the new Madring circuit.
Mercedes hadn't been the dominant force all weekend, missing pole for the fourth consecutive race. But when rivals stumbled, Antonelli was there to capitalise, completing a faultless 57-lap race. He outperformed teammate George Russell once more, while Lewis Hamilton retired with brake issues, further cementing Antonelli's title credentials.
Lando Norris showed why he's in the form of his life. The McLaren driver secured pole with a sensational lap, despite a small error at the final corner. He controlled the race until a virtual safety car, triggered by Lance Stroll's retirement, ruined his strategy. Without that intervention, Norris would have likely cruised to victory, but he remains a serious threat.
The Madring circuit made its F1 debut, but the race turned into a tyre-saving procession. High tyre wear on the hot asphalt meant drivers were more focused on managing the front-left tyre than overtaking. The 5.4km track proved unsuitable for wheel-to-wheel racing, offering even less action than Barcelona. While it posed a thrilling challenge over one lap, it failed to deliver an exciting race.
Lewis Hamilton's title hopes took a major hit as he retired with brake trouble. The seven-time world champion's 2026 campaign, which began with promise in Spain, now appears to be unravelling. His dream of winning an eighth title with Ferrari is fading fast.
With Antonelli's win, the championship picture is becoming clearer. Norris remains the closest challenger, but Antonelli's consistency and Mercedes' race pace make them the team to beat. McLaren will need to regroup quickly, while others must find answers to close the gap. The next race will be crucial for all teams to refine their strategies and performance.
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Kimi Antonelli memenangi GP Spanyol 2026 dan memperlebar keunggulan menjadi 81 poin. Hamilton gagal finis, Norris mendekati posisi ketiga.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli memenangi GP Spanyol 2026 di Sirkuit Madring setelah memanfaatkan VSC. Verstappen kedua, Norris ketiga. Simak berita lengkapnya.
Mercedes melewati 500 poin di klasemen konstruktor F1 2026 setelah GP Spanyol, sementara Ferrari menyerah dengan jarak hampir 150 poin. Duel Racing Bulls vs Alpine dan Audi vs Haas masih panas.
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