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F1. Norris beats Antonelli by 11 thousandths and takes first pole in Madrid
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F1. Norris beats Antonelli by 11 thousandths and takes first pole in Madrid

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 16:46

Lando Norris claimed his first pole position in Madrid by beating Kimi Antonelli by just 11 thousandths of a second in the final moments of qualifying. The British McLaren driver set the fastest time on the circuit known as the Madring.

Young Kimi Antonelli, a Mercedes prospect, came very close to taking pole but ended up just short of the glory of the first position on the grid.

Max Verstappen completed the top three, securing third position on the starting grid. The Red Bull driver lines up on the front row alongside Norris and Antonelli.

Why this matters

This is a sports news item of direct interest to Formula 1 fans in Portugal and the Iberian region, as it marks the holding of the first Madrid GP and reveals the close fight between Norris and Antonelli, two rising drivers in the championship. The proximity of the times between the two young drivers indicates intense competition that may define future races.

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