F1 Spanish GP LIVE: Race start time and schedule with Norris on ‘shock Madrid pole
Lando Norris secured a surprise pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, narrowly beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Max Verstappen will start third, and Lewis Hamilton fourth, as Norris aims for his third victory in four races.
Why it matters
This race is crucial for Lando Norris's championship aspirations, potentially impacting the overall F1 season standings and setting the stage for a highly competitive Grand Prix.
Follow live F1 coverage as Norris eyes his third victory in four races with Antonelli alongside him on the front row
Bookmark Comments Go to comments Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks
Lando Norris came from nowhere to edge out championship leader Kimi Antonelli and take a brilliant pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix.
World champion Norris had not troubled the top of the timesheets at any stage across the weekend in Madrid, but he pulled out a magical lap – one the British driver proclaimed as one of the best of his career – to see off Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in