Barcelona Grand Prix F1 2026 starting grid with one pitlane start

George Russell secured pole position for the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton in qualifying. Fernando Alonso will start from the pitlane due to power unit component changes.
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This event highlights the competitive landscape of the 2026 F1 season and the impact of technical regulations on grid positioning.
Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix F1 2026 starting grid with one pitlane start The Race Team 14 Jun 2026 — 1 min read George Russell will start the Barcelona Grand Prix from pole position after a late effort from Lewis Hamilton fell just short of his former Formula 1 team-mate's time.
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