F1 practice LIVE: Spanish Grand Prix 226 times, results, radio & updates from Madrid
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, narrowly beating Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen. The qualifying session saw a tight battle between McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull.
Why it matters
This result impacts the ongoing Formula 1 world championship standings and demonstrates the competitive shift between top racing teams.
Andrew Benson BBC F1 correspondent in Madrid
Lando Norris took a superb pole position for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen in a breathless final few seconds of qualifying.
"Oh, what a lap, gorgeous," said an ecstatic Norris after pipping world championship leader Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds. "Oh, that might be my best one."
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